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2011 Map of Valley Head

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Valley Head
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Tygart Valley River carves a central path through this section of Randolph County, serving as the primary corridor for settlements like Valley Head and Spangler. The landscape is defined by its significant relief, rising from the river valley toward the prominent heights of Elk Mountain and Rich Knob. This terrain has historically dictated the movement of goods and people, with mountain gaps like Rough Gap Run and ridges such as Dry Ridge framing the local geography.

Genealogists and local historians will find several key landmarks for tracing family roots, including the Stalnaker Cemetery near Monterville and the Simmons Cemetery to the east. The map also records the Lieutenant Colonel Washington Memorial north of Spangler, reflecting the area's deep historical connections. Small communities and postal hubs, including the Monterville Post Office and Valley Head Post Office, indicate the distributed nature of this mountain society at the start of the 21st century.