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2019 Map of Hightown

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Hightown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Hightown and Meadowdale sit at the high-elevation crossroads of the Allegheny Mountains, where the state boundary between Virginia and West Virginia follows the serpentine ridges. This landscape is defined by the headwaters of major eastern river systems, notably the Jackson River, which begins its journey south through the Bluegrass Valley. The terrain is dominated by parallel ridgelines like Buffalo Ridge and Lantz Mtn, many of which are protected within the Monongahela National Forest and George Washington National Forest.

A significant geographic feature known as The Divide marks the separation of watersheds, while the historic Mountain Tpke provides the primary passage through these gaps. Local heritage is preserved at sites like the Mount Hobart Cem near Frank Mtn. The map reveals a remote highland economy where sparse settlements and winding forest roads like Broad Run Dr trace the narrow valleys between massive formations such as Bear Mtn and Bald Knob.