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2011 Map of Meadow Creek

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Meadow Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The New River carves a deep valley through this West Virginia landscape, punctuated by the dramatic Sandstone Falls and Richmond Falls. The map reveals a network of small, isolated settlements connected by winding ridge roads and valley tracks, including Meadow Creek, Sandstone, and Abraham. Many of these locales maintain their identity through rural infrastructure like the Meadow Creek Post Office and Abraham Post Office.

Genealogists and local historians will find several family-named landmarks and resting places, such as the Harrah Cemetery and Saint Colmans Cemetery. The terrain is defined by significant elevations like Backus Mountain and Plumley Mountain, which tower over the creek systems of Farleys Creek and Laurel Creek. This topographic record illustrates the persistent rural character of the region, where the steep Appalachian topography has historically dictated the placement of roads like the Backus-Red Spring road and the clustering of homes along the river's edge.