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2016 Map of Levels

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Little Cacapon River carves a winding path through this corner of West Virginia, defining a landscape of ridges and narrow hollows. Settled pockets like Levels, Creekvale, and Higginsville are connected by a network of winding mountain roads, including the prominent Jersey Mountain Rd. The area’s rural character is emphasized by its religious and commemorative sites, such as Brights Chapel and the Church of the Brethren Cem.

Topographic features dominate the geography, from River Mtn in the northwest to Sideling Hill in the southeast. Waterways like Stony Run and Three Churches Run feed into the larger river systems, while Ferndale Farms Recreation Lake offers a rare break in the terrain. For genealogists, the Little Cacapon Primitive Baptist Church Cem serves as a key landmark for tracing local family history in these tight-knit Appalachian communities.