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2014 Map of Flat Top

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Flat Top
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Huff Knob stands as a prominent high point on this West Virginia landscape, where the borders of Raleigh, Mercer, and Summers counties converge. The rugged topography is defined by significant ridges like Ellison Ridge and Farley Ridge, which separate the various forks of the Little Bluestone River and Mountain Cr. Settlement patterns follow the high ground and narrow valley floors, anchored by the communities of Ghent near Flat Top Lake and the smaller hamlets of Flat Top and Dunns.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the distribution of family names through sites such as the Lilly Cem, Hatcher Cem, and Meador Cem. The southeastern portion of the map is dominated by the winding course of the Bluestone National Scenic River, where the terrain drops sharply toward the water. Transportation relies on a network of mountain roads including Beckley Rd and Ellison Ridge Rd, providing a detailed view of rural Appalachian life in the early 21st century.