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2016 Map of Ivydale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Ivydale and its neighboring communities are situated along the winding course of the Elk River in the heart of West Virginia’s ridge-and-hollow terrain. This 2016 survey shows the intricate network of county roads and creek valleys that define local life, connecting settlements like Big Otter, Dink, and Ossia. The landscape is dotted with ancestral burial grounds, including the Murphy Cem, Boggs Cem, and Little Laurel Cem, providing essential markers for genealogists tracing family roots through the hills of Clay, Roane, and Calhoun counties.

Modern infrastructure, such as the J C Cruikshank Memorial Bridge, is recorded alongside long-established landmarks like Laurel Ridge and the Pilot Knob. The map traces numerous watercourses, from the Middle Fork Big Sandy Cr to the small runs of Little Italy, reflecting the region’s traditional reliance on valley-bottom settlement. Researchers will find a clear record of the area’s geography before significant topographical changes, preserving the locations of Valley Fork and Hallburg.