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2023 Map of Shirley

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Shirley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Middle Island Creek winds through the heart of this Appalachian landscape, serving as the central drainage for a dense network of runs and hollows including Conaway Run and Indian Creek. Small settlements like Tyler, Blue, and Shirley are positioned at key intersections of the valley floor, reflecting a traditional West Virginia settlement pattern where community life concentrated along the creek bottoms. The geography is defined by prominent high ground such as Blue Ridge and Klondike Ridge, which separate the various watersheds.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial sites, including Beechwood Cem, Smith Cem, and Underwood Cem. The southern edge of the survey identifies the boundary between Tyler Co and Doddridge Co, while features like Big Moses and The Jug provide distinctive local landmarks. The map meticulously records the rural road network, with routes like Muddy Creek Rd and Jefferson Run Rd connecting the scattered homesteads of the upland ridges.