2019 Map of Big Isaac

About this map

Big Isaac sits at the convergence of Big Isaac Cr and Laurel Run, serving as a central point in this deeply dissected Appalachian landscape. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of winding hollows and ridges, which have historically dictated the placement of small communities and the winding routes of county roads like Co Rte 35 and Co Rte 15. The map documents a scattered settlement pattern typical of West Virginia's interior, where hamlets like Miletus, Zinnia, and Benson are connected by a web of rural routes. Numerous burial grounds, including Greenbrier Cem, Mount Lebanon Cem, and the high-elevation Mount Carmel Cem, provide significant genealogical markers across the hills. The presence of Gas Well RD indicates the ongoing role of resource extraction in the local economy, while the triple boundary of Doddridge Co, Harrison Co, and Lewis Co highlights the complex administrative geography of the region.