2016 Map of Bastian

About this map

Bluefield and South Bluefield anchor the northern reaches of this cross-border survey, where the collegiate grounds of Bluefield Coll meet the steep slopes of E River Mtn. This high-altitude landscape is defined by the ridge-and-valley transition between Mercer County, West Virginia, and Bland County, Virginia. To the south, the terrain descends into the protected woodlands of the Jefferson National Forest, where the small settlements of Bastian and Hicksville sit along the banks of Wolf Creek. The drainage patterns of Clear Fork and Hunting Camp Cr reveal a network of mountain valleys that have historically dictated the placement of roads like State Rte 613 and Clear Fork Creek Rd. For those interested in the cultural landscape, the map identifies the Rose Hill Cem near Bastian and the winding path of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail as it traverses Brushy Mtn.