2011 Map of Paddy Knob

About this map

Paddy Knob rises above a landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep hollows along the Virginia and West Virginia border in the early 21st century. The map reveals a cluster of family-named burial sites concentrated in the northwest, including Buzzard Cemetery, Shinaberry Cemetery, and Dilly Cemetery, providing a roadmap for genealogists tracing local lineage. The drainage patterns of Knapp Creek and Back Creek dictate the layout of the sparse road network, which navigates around high points like Slate Lick Knob and Mad Sheep Ridge. Public land use is evident through the inclusion of the Paddy Knob Lookout Tower and the Bird Run Campground, marking this as a place for both forest management and recreation. The topographic detail captures the isolated character of places like Kent Simmons Hollow and Bear Hollow.