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2014 Map of Oakvale

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Oakvale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Oakvale and the surrounding river valleys are the focal points of this topographic study along the border of West Virginia and Virginia. The East River carves a path through the landscape, followed closely by the infrastructure of Us-460 and the Norfolk Southern rail line, which connect local settlements like Kellysville and Willowton. To the south, the terrain rises toward East River Mtn, where the Jefferson National Forest covers much of the high ground, punctuated by Shumate Gap and Honaker Gap.

The map reveals a network of hollows and ridges that define the local geography, from Possum Hollow to Caldwell Hollow. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family-named landmarks and resting places, including the Oakvale Cem, Hales Chapel Cem, and Beamer Cem. Smaller settlements such as Boxley, Phlegar, and Penvir are documented near the winding waters of Wolf Cr, providing a detailed look at the rural character of this Appalachian border region.