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2019 Map of Elkhurst

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Elkhurst
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 serpentine path through Clay County, defining the landscape and settlement patterns around Elkhurst and Shelton. In this 2019 survey, the river is documented as the Elk River Water Trail, reflecting its modern recreational use while following the historic corridor that once supported the region's timber and rail industries. The rugged topography is marked by significant elevations like Schoonover Knob and Sycamore Mountain, with smaller communities such as Procious, Odessa, and Glen situated along the narrow valleys and creek beds.

Genealogists can identify numerous family-named burial sites, including Blue Knob Cem, Dulls Creek Cem, and Tanner Cem, which are often located near old ridge roads like Marne Ridge Rd. Notable engineering features such as the Elkhurst Bridge and Camp Creek Bridge provide vital crossings, while the winding Twistabout Cr and Little Sycamore Cr illustrate the complex drainage system of this Central West Virginia terrain.