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1967 Map of Clearville

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Clearville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

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Tussey Mountain and Warrior Ridge dominate this rugged section of Bedford County, creating a series of narrow, parallel valleys defined by the Ridge and Valley Appalachians. This 1967 survey, photo-revised in 1973, reveals a landscape of small agricultural settlements and rural congregations. The village of Clearville serves as a local hub near the Mann Monroe Sch and Union Ch, while smaller clusters like Ott Town and Diehl are scattered throughout the valleys.

Social life in the mid-20th century is anchored by numerous country churches, including Friends Cove Ch and St Marks Ch. Much of the steep, high ground is preserved within Buchanan State Forest and State Game Lands No 97, highlighting the region's historical shift from pure agriculture toward conservation and recreational use. Watercourses like Black Valley Creek and Cove Creek trace the valley floors, dictating the placement of early homesteads and roads like Juliet Lane.