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2014 Map of Big Isaac

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Big Isaac and the surrounding hollows of Harrison, Doddridge, and Lewis Counties are defined by a complex network of runs and forks that have shaped local settlement for generations. The geography here is characterized by high ridges and narrow valleys where small communities like Miletus, Zinnia, and Benson are situated. Notable family and community landmarks are scattered throughout the landscape, including Mt Carmel Cem and the Pleasant Hill Cem.

Transport through this part of West Virginia relies on a winding system of county roads and specific access points like Gas Well Rd, reflecting the area's ongoing connection to local resource extraction. The map also highlights significant watercourses such as Kincheloe Cr and Meathouse Fork, which provided the natural corridors for early roads and homesteads. Local history is deeply embedded in these hills, visible in the placement of the Mt Lebanon Cem and the Morris Cem near the southern boundary near Kincheloe.