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2011 Map of Bergoo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Elk River and Gauley River define this high-elevation terrain in Webster County, where narrow valleys have long supported small timber and coal-related settlements. The community of Bergoo serves as a focal point, anchored by the Bergoo Post Office and the nearby Meadowland Cemetery on the northern banks of the Elk. The landscape is characterized by prominent peaks like Pompeys Knob and Jonathan Knob, separated by the massive Gauley Divide.

Transport through this part of the Appalachian plateau is restricted by the geography, with Bergoo RD and various county highways following the winding river courses. Other small clusters of activity appear at Jerryville, Parcoal, and Curtin. The map reveals a complex drainage network, including Leatherwood Creek and Turkey Creek, which carve deep hollows such as Ash Beetree Hollow and Rocky Hollow, illustrating the difficult passage between the river basins.