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2023 Map of Junior

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Junior
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Tygart Valley River carves a deep path through the heart of this West Virginia landscape, anchoring a string of small communities along its banks and adjacent hillsides. The map documents a cluster of settlements including Junior, Dartmoor, and Harding, showing the dense concentration of cemeteries and local landmarks that define the area's genealogical character. Notable sites for local history researchers include Valley River Brethren Cem and Mountain View Cem, alongside the dual-named community of Womelsdorf (Coalton).

Elevation changes are prominent as the terrain rises toward Laurel Mountain in the east and Rich Mountain to the south. Between these peaks, the map identifies specific water sources like the Town of Junior Spring and Lee Shimer Spring, illustrating the importance of natural springs to these mountain townships. The boundary between Barbour and Randolph counties bisects several of these communities, reflecting the administrative divisions of this river-centered corridor.