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2019 Map of Bluefield

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Bluefield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Bluefield sits at the southern edge of the Appalachian coalfields, where the high ridges of East River Mtn form the state line between West Virginia and Virginia. This modern survey illustrates the complex geography of the city, from the downtown streets near Bluefield Ave to the residential heights of South Bluefield and Cumberland Heights. The landscape is defined by its deep hollows and prominent ridges, such as Browning Lambert Mtn and Micajah Ridge, which historically funneled travel through gaps like Stony Gap.

Regional infrastructure is prominently featured, including the Mercer County Airport perched on the plateau and the East River Mountain Tunnel providing vital passage beneath the mountain. Numerous family and community cemeteries, such as Sandlick Cem and Restlawn Memorial Estate, are scattered across the terrain from Brush Fork to Green Valley, reflecting generations of local history in the valley of the Bluestone River.