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2011 Map of Artemas

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Artemas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Little Orleans serves as a focal point near the southern edge of this survey, where the Potomac River shapes the landscape at the border of Maryland and West Virginia. This rugged corridor is defined by parallel ridges and deep hollows, notably Big Ridge, Keenan Ridge, and the prominent Ragged Mountain. The drainage pattern is dominated by Fifteenmile Creek and its many tributaries, including Terrapin Run and Bear Camp Branch, which carve through the steep topography of the central highlands.

Local history and genealogy interests are centered around the settlement of Artemas in the north and Piney Grove to the east. Researchers can locate the Saint Patricks Cemetery and the Little Orleans Post Office near the river, providing specific points of interest for family history. The presence of numerous named hollows like Pratt Hollow and Mudlick Hollow reflects the deep-rooted cultural naming conventions of this mountainous region.