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2016 Map of Clio

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Clio
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Big Sandy Creek winds through the heart of this Appalachian landscape, defining the movement of people and commerce between Roane and Kanawha counties. The settlement of Osbornes Mills serves as a primary local hub, located just north of where the McQuain Brothers Bridge crosses the water. This 2016 record shows a territory shaped by intricate drainage systems like Left Hand Creek and Pigeon Run, with small communities such as Clio, Amma, and Wellford connected by a network of winding county routes.

Genealogists will find a high density of family burial sites, including the Gandee Cem, Hively Cem, and Reynolds Cem, often situated on high ground like Deverick Ridge or near hollows such as Greathouse Hollow. The map provides a contemporary view of these rural hills, documenting both established landmarks like Starcher Rocks and the enduring presence of small-scale agriculture and industry along the narrow valley floors.