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2014 Map of Valley Point

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Valley Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Cheat River carves a deep, winding path through the center of this Preston County landscape, creating a dramatic physical divide between western settlements and the plateau to the east. Along the higher ground of the eastern corridor, Valley Point serves as a primary hub, supported by the nearby Valley Point Airport and historic local landmarks like Mt Moriah Cem. The rural infrastructure is defined by a network of winding roads such as Hudson Rd and N Preston Hwy, which connect small communities and family-named homesteads across the varied terrain.

Moving toward the southern boundary, the map reveals a pocket of local activity around Pleasantdale and Ruthbelle, where Muddy Creek and Roaring Cr converge with the river. Smaller settlements like Beech Run and Mount Nebo are scattered among the ridges, while Chippewa Lake and Hogback Ridge provide distinct geographical markers. This survey documents the persistent rural character of the region, where topographic isolation has preserved the original settlement patterns of upland farming and creek-side dwellings.