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2014 Map of Clay

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Clay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Elk River carves a winding path through this West Virginia landscape, anchoring settlements like Clay and Clay Junction. The terrain is defined by sharp ridges and narrow hollows, such as Cove Hollow and Cannel Coal Hollow, which have long dictated the placement of roads and homesteads. Local history is deeply etched into the topography through several family burial grounds, including the Reed-Stephenson Pierson Cem and Woods Cem.

Transportation networks follow the natural watercourses, with routes like WV-16 and the Elk River RD connecting the scattered communities of Dundon, Hartland, and Bickmore. Named landmarks like Eagle Bend and Spread Bend Mtn highlight the dramatic river meanders that dominate the northern portion of the map. This area's geography reflects a traditional Appalachian pattern of ridge-top roads and valley-floor hamlets centered on the lifeblood of the river.