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2011 Map of Hurricane

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Hurricane and the neighboring settlement of Culloden form the industrial and residential spine of this West Virginia landscape, clustered along the historic James River Tpke and the Interstate corridor. The map reveals a suburban transition where established neighborhoods like Mesa Manor, Thompson Heights, and Thompson Acres give way to the more rural drainage basins of Hurricane Creek and Charleys Creek. To the east, Lake Washington and its associated dam create a focal point for recreation, while the Culloden Water Supply Dam at Culloden Lake anchors the local infrastructure.

Family history is deeply embedded in the land, evidenced by the numerous burial grounds scattered across the ridges and hollows. Researchers will find the Lundsford Cemetery, Neal Cemetery, Zoar Cemetery, and Morris Cemetery, among others, marking the legacy of early residents. The terrain is defined by prominent landmarks such as Signal Knob and Wheeler Ridge, which overlook the branching tributaries of the Mud River and the winding paths of Trace Creek and Mill Creek.