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2011 Map of Needmore

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Bean Settlement and the small crossroads of Needmore anchor this West Virginia landscape, where the terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges and deep hollows. The Lost River flows through the southeastern corner, while a dense network of mountain runs, such as Skaggs Run, Waterlick Run, and Bears Hell Run, drain the high ground between Hunting Ridge and Lawn Knob. The area's rural character is reflected in the numerous family-named roads and locations, including Taylor Hollow and the Terra Alta School site.

Transportation follows the natural contours of the land, with routes like Rock Oak Rd and Luxemburg Rd connecting the scattered homesteads. The distinctive naming of features like Bears Hell and High Rocks suggests a landscape shaped by local lore and the challenging topography of the region. This 2011 survey provides a clear view of the established land use patterns in Hardy County before modern development significantly altered the traditional mountain settlement layout.