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2016 Map of Alleghany

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Alleghany
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Peters Mountain dominates the landscape of this 2016 survey, serving as a natural boundary along the Virginia and West Virginia border where Alleghany, Monroe, and Craig counties converge. The rugged topography is defined by the George Washington National Forest, with significant elevation changes between Lewis Mtn and Frozen Knob. Water resources are abundant, including the mineral-rich waters of Sweet Chalybeate Springs and Old Sweet Springs.

Historical infrastructure is anchored by the Lewis Tunnel near Alleghany, supported by the nearby Lewis Tunnel Cem. Transportation routes like the Kanawha Trl and Potts Creek Rd follow the natural gaps and valleys, connecting small settlements such as Earlehurst, Crows, and Hematite. The presence of the Carter Cem near Iron Hill Springs provides valuable points of interest for genealogists tracing families in these mountain communities.