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2011 Map of Bentree

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Independence Mountain and the surrounding high ridges of the Gauley River watershed define this region of West Virginia. The map records a series of mountain communities such as Bentree, Indore, and Lizemores, each anchored by a local post office. These settlements are linked by a complex network of winding mountain roads like Independence Rd and Truman Hollow Rd, following the natural contours of the steep terrain.

Industrial development is evident near the headwaters of the Right Fork Spruce Fork, where the Union Carbide H F Club Lake Number One Dam and its counterpart Union Carbide Lake Number Two Dam regulate local waters. For genealogists, the map identifies specific family-named sites such as Holcomb Cemetery and Ida Cemetery, alongside several hollows like Ramp Hollow and Williams Hollow that historically shaped local neighborhood boundaries and identity.