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2016 Map of Hinton

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Hinton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Hinton and Bellepoint anchor the confluence of the New River and Greenbrier River, where the landscape transitions from urban grid to the protected wilderness of the New River Gorge National River. This 2016 survey illustrates the modern footprint of these river towns, including the expansion of Avis and the importance of the Hinton Bridge for regional connectivity. The southern reaches of the map are defined by the headwaters of Bluestone Lake, while the uplands feature established family names and communities such as Jumping Branch, Nimitz, and Pluto.

Genealogists can locate several key burial sites throughout the high ridges and valley floors, including Hilltop Cem, Meadows Cem, and Restwood Cem. The varied terrain is marked by distinctive landmarks like Swell Mtn and White Oak Mtn, alongside water sources like Alum Spring and Bessie Meadows Spring. This record provides a detailed look at the interface between the New River's industrial history and its modern conservation status.