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2016 Map of Medley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Patterson Creek and its various branches, including the N Fork Patterson Cr and Middle Fork Patterson Cr, dictate the layout of these West Virginia highlands. Small communities like Medley, Forman, and Lahmansville are positioned along the valley floors between the steep ridges of Knobly Mountain and Patterson Creek Mtn. The map highlights a rural infrastructure defined by historic mountain gaps, such as Harris Gap and Falls Gap, which have long served as vital passage points for local travel.

A notable modern inclusion is the American Discovery Trail, which winds through the terrain near the settlement of Falls. Local educational history is represented by the site of the Popular School in the northern reaches, while the presence of Wolf Den Spring and Waterfall Spring points to the importance of natural water sources in this ridge-and-valley landscape. The proximity of the Grant Co Hardy Co border reflects the administrative division of this agricultural and timber-rich region.