2019 Map of Rio

About this map

Rio and the surrounding river valleys of the West Virginia highlands appear here in detail, captured where the N River flows past the Hampshire and Hardy County border. The landscape is defined by its drainages and ridges, featuring the convergence of Waterlick Run, Deep Run, and Sperry Run near the Jerry Staggs Memorial Bridge. This 2019 survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure, from the small settlement at Rock Oak to the clustered cemeteries that serve the local community, such as the Bethel Baptist Church Cem and Lutheran Ebenezer Cem. The map traces the winding paths of Grassy Lick Road and Old Route 29, illustrating how topography dictates the movement and settlement patterns between Stony Mtn and North River Mtn. Genealogists and local historians can use these records to pinpoint family-named landmarks like Heare Cem and Raymond Hause Spring within this complex terrain.