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2011 Map of Moorefield

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Moorefield serves as the focal point of this region at the confluence of the South Branch Potomac River and the South Fork South Branch Potomac River. The town is flanked by historic burial grounds, including Olivet Cemetery and Oak Hill Cemetery, which offer valuable data for local genealogists. The settlement patterns follow the river valleys and hollows, with smaller clusters such as Tannery, Cunningham, and Taylor appearing along the transport corridors.

To the east and west, the terrain rises into the Appalachian Highlands, characterized by prominent peaks like Sugarloaf Knob and Three Square Knob. These elevations are carved by numerous drainage ways including Fort Run and Dumpling Run, which create the distinctive "hollow" landscape evident in names like Dover Hollow and Sulphur Spring Hollow. The intricate network of local roads, such as Co Rte 7/8 and Howards Lick River State Park RD, provides a clear view of how rural access has been maintained throughout the Hardy County countryside.