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2019 Map of Prince

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Prince
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

New River Gorge National River defines the central corridor of this survey, where the waterway makes a sharp oxbow around Stretcher Neck. This dramatic bend is pierced by the Stretcher Neck Tunnel, a vital piece of infrastructure facilitating rail transport through the steep river canyon. The settlements of Prince, Royal, and Quinnimont line the river banks, reflecting the historic reliance on the valley floor for transportation and industry.

Away from the gorge, the terrain rises toward Highland Mtn and Backus Mtn, where the landscape transitions to the residential and civic developments of the plateau. Notable landmarks include the Raleigh County Memorial Airport near Clifftop and the recreational waters of Little Beaver Lake at the southern edge. Genealogists may find interest in Plumley Cem, situated near Plumley Mtn, and several small settlements like Terry and McCreery tucked into the hollows.