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2014 Map of Baker

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Baker
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Lost River winds through this West Virginia valley, defining the settlement patterns of Baker and McCauley. The landscape is dominated by the steep parallel ridges of Short Mtn and Hanging Rock Ridge, which funnel local travel along corridors like Sperrys Run RD. Significant geological and historical features are scattered throughout the George Washington National Forest, including the high point at Bald Knob and various natural sources such as Baker Mine Spring and Miller Spring.

Transport across the difficult terrain is facilitated by several named crossings, including the Lost River Number 1 Bridge and the Rudy Memorial Bridge. Small enclaves like Arkansas and the Baughman Settlement occupy more sheltered pockets, reflecting the traditional rural arrangement of Hardy County. The map provides a look at the hydrography of the region, from the headwaters of the Cacapon River to the numerous hollows like Landeacre Hollow and Ellis Hollow that drain the eastern slopes.