1998 Map of Pipestem

About this map

Bluestone Lake dominates the northern reaches of this map, where the waters of the New River and Little Bluestone River meet within a landscape of protected conservation areas. This terrain is defined by the high ridges of Tallery Mountain and Bluestone Mountain, framing the settlement at Pipestem and the surrounding recreation areas. The map details a rural geography of small crossroads such as True and Ellison, where community life centers on landmarks like James Chapel and Pipestem Ch. To the south, the Summers and Mercer County line cuts through high ground near Lerona, while the broad expanse of Crumps Bottom along the river offers a distinct contrast to the surrounding knobs. This late-century survey illustrates the balance between the established public lands of Bluestone State Park and the isolated farmsteads and family cemeteries scattered across the hollows.