2011 Map of Ansted

About this map

The town of Ansted sits atop the plateau south of the Gauley River, a landscape defined by the deep incisions of water through the West Virginia high country. This modern survey illustrates the proximity of historical centers like Victor and Mountain Cove to the sheer topographic drop-offs of Gauley Mountain. The river itself creates dramatic geographic features such as Koontz Bend and is fed by a complex drainage network including Peters Creek and Laurel Creek. Local landmarks like the Gauley Mountain Lookout Tower and Lee Massey Airport indicate the intersection of traditional fire observation and contemporary transportation. Smaller settlements such as Marvel, Romont, and Ramsey are connected by a web of rural routes like Horseshoe Rd and Rich Creek Rd, reflecting the scattered residential patterns typical of this coal-bearing region. Genealogists may find value in the location of Restlawn Memory Gardens and family-named terrain like Bearwallow Knob and Dogwood Ridge.