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2011 Map of Green Bank

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Green Bank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory dominates the central valley of this Pocahontas County landscape, a unique intersection of scientific advancement and rural mountain life. Located near Green Bank and Arbovale, the facility is supported by local infrastructure like the Nrao Green Bank Airport. The topography is defined by the Greenbrier River in the northwest and a series of prominent peaks including Old House Knob, Asbury Knob, and Buffalo Mountain.

Smaller settlements and family-named hollows like Hamilton Hollow and Slavin Hollow are scattered throughout the numerous drainages, such as Deer Creek and Buffalo Run. Researchers can trace local history through the Arbovale Cemetery and the various post offices that serve these mountain communities. The map also records water management features like the Coopers Rock Water Supply Dam near Boyer, illustrating how these remote valleys manage their natural resources.