Coal Camps
Over 50 coal camps (also known as coal towns) were once located there, with independent commercial districts at Sophia and Mullens anchoring the eastern and western ends of the field. By the 21st century many coal camps had partially or completely returned to nature.
Some of the names associated with the Winding Gulf Coalfields are:
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In the 21st century, an MSN group on the Internet named "Winding Gulf" has preserved photos, maps and historical information, and become a unique touchstone for people who lived in the coal camps and their descendants.
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