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2013 Map of Bastian

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bastian
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Bastian serves as a central point of reference in this 2013 topographic study, situated where Hunting Camp Cr meets Wolf Cr. The settlement patterns here follow the natural drainage of the Appalachians, with small communities like Byron, Hicksville, and Stowersville established along the winding paths of Clear Fork and its tributaries. The landscape is dominated by significant elevations such as Round Mountain and Big Ridge, which dictate the corridors for local transit and recreation.

Evidence of the area's transition from an industrial to a recreational focus is visible in the presence of Camp Roland, Camp Laurel, and the White Creek Picnic Area. The Railroad Trl following the banks of Hunting Camp Cr provides a concrete trace of former transportation infrastructure, now repurposed for contemporary use. This survey illustrates how the rugged topography continues to define the boundaries of human habitation and utility in this section of Virginia and West Virginia.