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2016 Map of Patterson

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Patterson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Jackson Flats and Paynesville sit atop the high ridges of Buchanan County, Virginia, in this 2016 survey that traces the complex border with McDowell County, West Virginia. The landscape is defined by its deep hollows and narrow spurs, where the West Virginia Virginia state line follows the winding crest of State Line Ridge. Settled pockets like Patterson and Slate are tucked into the valley floors along Dismal Creek and its many tributaries, such as Slate Cr.

Family history is deeply etched into the terrain through numerous small burial grounds, including Rife Cem, Cantrell Cem, and Blankenship Cem, which are scattered among the ridges and hillsides. The map provides a detailed view of the local road network, from Patterson Rd to the mountain passes near Bradshaw Mtn. This record captures the intricate relationship between the region's steep topography and its dispersed mountain settlements.