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2019 Map of Bastian

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Bastian
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Bluefield and South Bluefield anchor the northern edge of this landscape, where the urban grid gives way to the dense forest and ridges of the Jefferson National Forest. This terrain is defined by its deep creek valleys, with Wolf Creek and the Clear Fork winding through the center of the sheet. The settlement of Bastian sits at the eastern foot of these mountains, near the Rose Hill Cem and the southern passage of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

A complex network of loops and trails, such as Genesis Loop, Chimney Loop, and the Railroad Trl, crisscrosses the southern ridges. These routes, including the Tailings Loop near Grapefield, suggest a landscape historically shaped by resource extraction and land management. The presence of Bluefield College on the West Virginia side of the border highlights the region's role as a center for education and commerce amidst the surrounding wilderness.