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1996 Map of Bradshaw

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Bradshaw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

DRY Fork Sandy River winds through this coal-rich portion of the Appalachians, where the terrain is marked by steep ridges and narrow hollows. Settlements like Bradshaw, Raysal, and Jolo are centered on the river and its tributaries, reflecting a landscape shaped by both topography and resource extraction. The map reveals an extensive network of extractive industry, with numerous Mines and a prominent Mine Dump near the junction of Bradshaw Creek.

Genealogists and local historians will find a dense distribution of family and community landmarks, including dozens of burial sites such as Blankenship Cem, Kaiser Cem, and Wimmer Cem. Local social life is anchored by institutions like the Little Flock Ch and schools such as Roosevelt Sch. The southern portion of the map traces the State Line, where Mcdowell Co, West Virginia, meets Buchanan Co, Virginia, along the high ground of Pickett Ridge.