2013 Map of Brushart

About this map

Rexton and York anchor this portion of Lewis County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of narrow valleys and ridges. Small settlements like Brushart and Truitt are connected by winding routes such as Zion Ridge Rd and Lowder Fork Rd, following the natural contours of the land. The abundance of named hollows—including Powder Mill Hollow, Stone Coal Hollow, and Pigeon Roost Hollow—suggests a history of localized natural resource extraction and small-scale homesteading. Local family history is preserved through numerous small burial grounds, such as Veach Cem, Gillem Cem, and Rhoden Cem, which are tucked away near watercourses like Briery Fork and Schultz Cr. The map reveals a community deeply tied to its geography, with life concentrated along the forks of the major creeks.