2023 Map of Ivydale

About this map

Elk River winds through the southern reaches of this West Virginia landscape, anchoring small settlements like Ivydale and Little Italy. The topography is defined by narrow hollows and high points such as Velvet Knob and Painter Knob, where local life is distributed along winding mountain roads and creek drainages. The map reveals a deeply rooted community structure, evidenced by numerous family and church burial grounds including Murphy Cem, Boggs Cem, and Pleasant Hill Cem. Many of these are positioned near landmark religious sites like the Little Laurel Missionary Baptist Church.