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2023 Map of Elkhurst

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Elkhurst
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Elk River winds in a tight, serpentine course through this portion of Clay County, creating distinctive landforms like the sharp oxbow at Jack Bend. This landscape is defined by its narrow valleys and high ridges, where small settlements such as Dorfee and Elkhurst are tucked into the river's bends. The area's genealogical history is well-preserved through numerous family burial sites situated on the higher ground above the floodplains, including Pierson Cem, Davis Cem, and the Arbogast and Hedrick Cem.

Transportation follows the natural contours of the water, with Elk River Rd and Precious Maysel Rd tracing the riverbanks while higher routes like Marnie Ridge Rd navigate the crests. Small hamlets like Procious and Marne serve as anchor points for the rural road network, while the interior is marked by deep hollows such as Open Hollow and Toms Hollow, illustrating the deeply dissected nature of the West Virginia hills.