2014 Map of Antioch

About this map

Claysville and Laurel Dale sit along the winding path of Us-50 as it traverses the complex topography of the Allegheny Front. This 2014 survey documents the enduring rural character of the Mineral and Grant County border, defined by massive geological structures like Knobly Mountain and New Creek Mtn. The landscape is etched with numerous named springs such as Mineral County Spring, Elk Garden Spring, and Liller Farm Spring, which feed the many runs that drain the deep mountain gaps. A remarkable density of family-named burial grounds is recorded across these slopes, from Tasker Cem and McDonald Cem in the north to Knobley Cem in the south, providing a detailed spatial record for genealogical research. The intersection of early transportation routes and the natural terrain is evident at Grayson Gap and Chamberlin Gap, where local roads adapt to the steep ridgelines.