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2019 Map of Clay

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Elk River carves a winding path through this West Virginia landscape, creating dramatic features like Eagle Bend and Spread Bend Mtn. As the seat of Clay County, the town of Clay serves as a central hub, anchored by the Clay County Courthouse and connected by crossings such as the Dundon Bridge. The map details a transition from the river-level settlements like Clay Junction and Hartland to the high ridges of Pisgah Ridge and Longs Ridge.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of family burial grounds, including the Reed - Stephenson - Pierson Cem and King Cem. The infrastructure reflects a deep history of transport and industry, with roads like Baltimore Railroad Dr and Vandalia Strip Mine Rd tracing the legacy of rail and resource extraction. Smaller hamlets like Whetstone, Triplett, and Avoca are tucked among the numerous runs and forks, such as Buffalo Creek and Lilly Fork, which define the intricate drainage system of the region.