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2016 Map of Hurricane

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Hurricane and the surrounding communities of Culloden and Milton are situated along a vital east-west transportation corridor where the James River Tpke once influenced local development. This modern topographic study reveals the dense network of local roads and state routes, such as Virginia Ave and Central Dr, that tie these towns together across the Cabell and Putnam county lines. The terrain is characterized by intricate creek systems including Hurricane Creek and the Mud River, which have carved deep hollows like Mill Hollow and Hudson Hollow into the landscape.

Local history is well-preserved through numerous family and community landmarks, particularly a high concentration of cemeteries such as Culloden Cem, Thompson Cem, and Valley View Cem. Distinctive geographical points like Signal Knob and Laural Ridge overlook the residential expansion of Teays Valley, while smaller water bodies like Culloden Lake and Lake Washington mark the lower elevations near the developed hubs.