2019 Map of Lindside

About this map

Lindside and Assurance sit within a landscape of ridge-and-valley terrain near the West Virginia-Virginia border. This area is characterized by a dense network of country roads such as Koontz Rd and Pine Grove Rd, which connect small settlements and family burial grounds like Swope Cem and Broyles Cem. The southern portion of the map transitions into the Jefferson National Forest, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail traverses the high ridges, passing through Symms Gap and Dickinson Gap. Numerous water sources, including Rich Creek Spring and the Mercer Anglers Club Spring, highlight the region's karstic geology and provide vital headwaters for streams like Rich Cr and Hans Cr. This 2019 survey documents the enduring rural character of Monroe County, with narrow hollows such as Thistle Hollow Rd preserving a traditional Appalachian settlement pattern.