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2011 Map of Paw Paw

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Paw Paw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Potomac River carves a dramatic series of meanders through the Appalachian landscape, most notably at the Paw Paw Bends. This 2011 survey documents a region defined by its engineering history and topographical challenges, where the town of Paw Paw sits at the base of Bevan Hill. The presence of several subterranean passages, including the Paw Paw Tunnel, Stickpile Tunnel, and Graham Tunnel, illustrates the historic effort required to navigate this territory.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of family-named sites, such as the Rine Cemetery, Bevans Cemetery, and Ginnevan Cemetery. The map also captures infrastructure landmarks like the Fifteen Mile Creek Aqueduct and the Sideling Hill Lookout Tower, which provide clear orientation points within the complex of ridges and hollows like Beanpatch Hollow and Sandy Flat Hollow.