2013 Map of Patterson

About this map

Patterson and Hale Creek sit within a landscape defined by deep hollows and high ridges along the Virginia and West Virginia border. The settlement pattern here is dictated by the narrow valley floors, with communities like Slate, Matney, and Stacy following the courses of Slate Cr and its many tributaries. Further north, the terrain rises toward Bradshaw Mountain and State Line Ridge, where Paynesville and Jackson Flats occupy higher ground. This map provides a clear look at the network of rural roads, such as Coal Bank Rd and Nighway Br, that connect these isolated mountain settlements. The numerous named branches and hollows, including Chestnut Hollow and Tig Hollow, reflect the long-standing local nomenclature of this Appalachian region, offering a detailed record of the land as it was documented in the early twenty-first century.