2014 Map of Thurmond

About this map

New River Gorge National River dominates this landscape, carving a deep corridor through the mountains where the New River meets its tributaries like Dunloup Cr and Arbuckle Cr. At the center of the gorge sits Thurmond, a storied rail hub accessible by the Thurmond Bridge. The map traces the winding Thurmond-McEndree Rd as it connects several riverside settlements that were once vital to the region's industrial pulse, including McKendree, Claremont, and Thayer. Along the higher elevations and ridges, the terrain transitions toward Oak Hill and the community of Minden. The topography reveals the logistical challenges of this era, with many locales like Sewell and Beury positioned deep within the canyon, while Gethsemane Memorial Gardens and Pea Ridge occupy the more stable ground above the river's dramatic descent through Surprise Rapids and Silo Rapids.