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1927 Map of Arnoldsburg

Name: 1927 Topographic Map of Arnoldsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

The Little Kanawha River dictates the settlement pattern of this central West Virginia landscape, winding through a dense network of ridges and narrow valleys. This survey, revised in the mid-1920s, reveals a rural society built upon small crossroads and numerous neighborhood institutions. The density of education is remarkable, with one-room schoolhouses such as Klipstine School, Riverview School, and Lynch School serving isolated hollows.

Major points of interest include the county seat at Grantsville and the significant lowland expanse of Annamoriah Flats. Travel across the river is marked by landmarks like Bells Ford, while higher elevations are anchored by distinctive peaks like Rattlesnake Knob and Cabbage Knob. The map also captures the local spiritual life through country churches such as Enon Church and Mt Vernon Church, providing a precise look at the geography of Calhoun County before modern road consolidation altered these traditional community centers.