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2023 Map of Needmore

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Needmore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Bean Settlement and Needmore anchor this section of Hardy County, where the landscape is defined by the sharp, parallel ridges of South Branch Mountain and Short Mtn. Modern infrastructure like State Rd 55 and Old State Rte 55 traces the winding valleys, following the ancient logic of the terrain to connect these isolated communities. The map reveals a high concentration of named hollows and runs, such as Clifford Hollow and Skaggs Run, which speak to the historic settlement patterns of the Appalachian Highlands.

Pine Grove Cem provides a focal point for genealogical interest, located near the junction of several mountain routes. The southeastern corner is marked by the course of the Lost River, a significant waterway that contrasts with the smaller ephemeral streams like Bears Hell Run and Camp Branch. This survey illustrates the persistence of small mountain hamlets and family-named landmarks in a region where the topography dictates both travel and habitation.