2019 Map of Wells Tannery

About this map

Wells Tannery and the surrounding Ridge-and-Valley terrain of the Bedford and Fulton county line are documented in this contemporary 2019 survey. The map details a landscape defined by significant infrastructure and historical local nodes, from the Rays Hill Tunnel and Sideling Hill Tunnel to small settlements like Valley-Hi and Old Mountain House. Genealogists will find exceptional value in the numerous documented burial sites, including the Shermans Valley Church Graveyard and Mount Zion Lutheran Church Cem, along with the Hinish Cem near Rays Hill. The drainage patterns are clearly marked by Oregon Creek and Wooden Bridge Cr, while the high ridges of Harbor Mtn and Sideling Hill dictate the placement of winding mountain roads. This record captures the modern footprint of Breezewood and Graceville at a time of continued reliance on these narrow mountain passes and historic transport corridors.