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2010 Map of Strange Creek

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Strange Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Elk River winds through central West Virginia in this 2010 survey, carving a deep path through the highlands between Duck and the settlement of Strange Creek. This area of Clay County is defined by its numerous family and community burial grounds, including the Eagle Cemetery, Murphy Cemetery, and Duffield Cemetery, which provide essential points of reference for genealogists tracing local lineage. The topography is shaped by sharp rises such as Snake Knob and Bragg Knob, while a dense network of water bodies like Big Otter Creek and Birch River feed into the central river system.

Local infrastructure centers on small hubs like the Strange Creek Post Office and Harrison Post Office. The map documents a landscape where traditional ridge roads, such as Villanova Ridge Road and Widen Ridge Road, connect dispersed communities including Villanova and Ira. This survey captures the rural character of the region, showing how the winding river and steep terrain have dictated the placement of homesteads and connector routes like the Dundon-Widen Road.