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2014 Map of Hacker Valley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Hacker Valley serves as a focal point in this central West Virginia highlands region, situated where the Left Fork Holly River begins to wind through the narrow valley floor. The settlement pattern is defined by the complex topography of the Allegheny Plateau, with small communities like Cleveland, Vernon, and Replete positioned along ridge lines and creek beds. This 2014 survey documents a landscape marked by steep relief, where names like Courthouse Rock and Hanging Rock identify prominent geologic landmarks that guided early travelers.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local history in the distribution of family-named sites, including the Alexander Anderson Cem and Alfred Anderson Cem near Wheeler, and the Hall Cem further south in Guardian. The Groves and Anderson Memorial Bridge stands as a notable modern landmark over the Right Fork Little Kanawha River, reflecting the area's continued reliance on the river-and-road network that has shaped these mountain hollows for generations.