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1970 Map of Needmore

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Needmore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Moorefield Mountain and Hunting Ridge dominate this section of the Potomac Highlands, where steep ridges and deep hollows dictate the layout of rural Hardy County. Settlement is concentrated along the narrow valley floors, most notably at Bean Settlement and Needmore. These communities are defined by their local landmarks, including Asbury Ch, Evergreen Ch, and Pine Grove Ch, which served as the social anchors for scattered homesteads.

The presence of numerous Gas Wells throughout the terrain indicates the importance of natural resource extraction to the local economy during this era. Waterways like Lost River and Baker Run cut through the mountains, flanked by prominent peaks such as Short Mountain and Capon Mountain. The map also reveals the locations of several unmarked cemeteries, providing essential data for researchers tracing family history in this remote part of the South Fork region.