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2016 Map of Rig

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

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Patterson Creek Mtn dominates the central landscape of this 2016 survey, forming a prominent spine between the drainage basins of Patterson Cr to the north and the South Branch Potomac River to the south. The settlement pattern follows the lower elevations and creek valleys, with communities like Arthur and Seymourville situated along the western slopes, while Kessel and Rig occupy the eastern foothills.

Significant topographic markers such as Petersburg Gap and the Petersburg Gap Bridge indicate the natural corridors through which transportation and commerce move in this part of West Virginia. Numerous springs, including Bensenhaver Spring and Burnt House Spring, suggest a reliance on natural water sources in the higher elevations. The landscape is further defined by several named hollows and ridges, such as Huckleberry Ridge and Opossum Hollow, reflecting a traditional Appalachian nomenclature that persists into the modern era.