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2016 Map of Keyser

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The North Branch Potomac River serves as a winding border between West Virginia and Maryland, anchoring a landscape where river-valley settlements meet the steep elevations of Dans Mtn and Knobly Mountain. In Keyser, the local center is defined by the Potomac State Coll of W Virginia Univ and critical crossings like the SSGT J E Kelly Memorial Bridge. The map details a dense collection of family and community landmarks, including Saint Marys Cem and Arnold Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted genealogy of Mineral and Allegany Counties.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is woven into the terrain, from the Gerstell Farms Airport to the rural pockets of Limestone and Dawson. The topography is marked by distinctive hollows and ridges, such as Wildcat Hollow and Abrams Ridge, while water resources like Keyser Reservoir and Cabin Run drain the narrow valleys. This survey captures the modern road network, including Westernport Rd SW and the American Discovery Trail, as they navigate the Appalachian geography.