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1969 Map of Meadow Creek

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Meadow Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

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The New River carves a deep path through this portion of the New River Gorge National River, a landscape defined by industrial extraction and high Appalachian ridges. Extensive strip mining operations and a network of conveyors dot the heights above Lawton and Backus, where the tipple and rail infrastructure reflect the region's coal-driven economy in the late 1960s.

Settlements like Beurytown and Meadow Creek occupy the narrow valley floors, while the surrounding peaks, including Backus Mountain and Richmond Mountain, reach elevations over 3,000 feet. Local genealogy is well-represented through family-named landmarks such as the Harrah Cem and Richmond Cem, alongside country congregations like Little Laurel Ch and New Salem Ch. The southern bend of the river is anchored by the dramatic Sandstone Falls, near the community of Sandstone.