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2011 Map of Blue Creek

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Blue Creek
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 winds through a landscape of tight hollows and narrow ridges in this 2011 record of Kanawha County. Small communities like Elkview, Jarrett, and Falling Rock follow the river’s path, while the namesake Blue Creek joins the main waterway at a sharp bend near Blue Creek. The terrain is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and cemeteries, such as Reynolds Cemetery and Hayes Cemetery, which provide essential clues for genealogical research in this part of West Virginia.

Upland settlements such as Pinch and Coco are connected by winding ridge roads like Pinch Ridge Rd, illustrating how the local geography dictates the pattern of habitation. The map also documents modern infrastructure, including the Elkview Post Office and the Lake Dinty Moore Dam near Mile Hollow. This survey captures the region's character as a network of creek-side hamlets and ridge-top homesteads.