2014 Map of Bluefield

About this map

Bluefield and its surrounding communities sit at a critical crossroads of the Appalachian highlands, where the West Virginia and Virginia state line follows the crest of East River Mountain. This 2014 survey documents the dense urban infrastructure of South Bluefield and Cumberland Heights alongside the essential transport links of the Norfolk Southern railroad. The landscape is defined by its deep hollows and ridges, such as Hatcher Hollow and Hurricane Ridge, which have historically dictated the placement of settlements like Montcalm and Bluewell. Numerous family and community cemeteries, including the Restlawn Memorial Estate and Roselawn Memorial Garden, are scattered across the terrain, offering significant data for genealogical research. Notable engineering feats are present, from the East River Mountain Tunnel to the Frank S Easley Bridge, which facilitate movement through this complex topography.