1968 Map of Cove Creek

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East River Mountain and Buckhorn Mountain dominate this corner of the Appalachian landscape, creating deep, parallel valleys where human activity is concentrated. In the north, the Bluestone River corridor supports the expanding suburbs of Bluefield and the settlement of St Clair, marked by the Norfolk and Western railway and residential landmarks like Maple Hill Cemetery. This area contrasts sharply with the secluded basin of Burkes Garden in the southwest, a distinctive geological formation known for its fertile soil and isolated community life.