2016 Map of Beverly West

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The Tygart Valley River carves a narrow, fertile corridor through the high ridges of Randolph County, providing the primary axis for settlement in this part of the Appalachian plateau. The historic town of Beverly sits at the northern end of this reach, while further south, small communities like Valley Bend and Valley Truss occupy the valley floor near the Valley Bend Wetland. The landscape is defined by the steep elevation changes rising toward the west, where Rich Mtn and Nettle Mtn form formidable barriers cut by deep drainages like Cassity Fork and Roaring Cr. Genealogists will find interest in Crouch Cem near the riverbanks, while the presence of Prison Mine Rd and the vast Monongahela National Forest boundary highlight the area's legacy of resource management and timber land. Landmark features such as the Burnt Bridge and Scott Lake mark significant points along the valley’s transportation and recreation network.