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2013 Map of Clearville

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Clearville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Clearville and several small rural settlements punctuate a landscape defined by sharp ridges and steep hollows in this 2013 depiction of Bedford County. The terrain is notably etched with curiously named features such as Milk and Water Ridge and its corresponding Milk and Water Cr, suggesting early local naming traditions tied to the land's resources. Small hamlets like Ott Town, Koontzville, and Springville are connected by a network of winding mountain roads, including Yellow Rd and Moon Hollow Dr.

The hydrography of the region is dense, with Cove Cr, Black Valley Cr, and Clear Cr carving deep paths through the topography. Notable landmarks for local researchers include Indian Springs and Sportsmans Lake, along with numerous named geographic depressions like Bone Yard Hollow and Horse Pen Hollow. This area reflects a persistent pattern of Appalachian settlement where homes and farms follow the narrow valleys and ridges of the Ridge-and-Valley province.