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2023 Map of Valley Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Cheat River carves a deep path through this corner of Preston County, defining a landscape of high ridges and narrow hollows. At the heart of the area, Valley Point serves as a central hub, flanked by the Valley Point Airport and the Mount Moriah Cem. The terrain is marked by distinct geological and topographical features like Hogback Ridge and the Long Hollow, while smaller settlements such as Hudson, Sugar Valley, and Rockville are scattered across the uplands.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the specific naming of family-linked landmarks and smaller rural sites, including Beech Run Cem and Chippewa Lake. The network of county routes, such as Albright Rd and Harmony Grove Rd, connects these highland communities to the river's edge at Ruthbelle and Pleasantdale, following the natural drainage patterns of Big Sandy Creek and Muddy Creek.