2014 Map of Burning Springs

About this map

The Burning Springs Oil Field dominates the northern reaches of this West Virginia landscape, marking a region deeply tied to early petroleum history along the Little Kanawha River. The river winds through the terrain, bridged at Sanoma Bridge and the Creston Bridge, with the Creston Ferry providing a crossing point at the settlement of Creston. The area is characterized by a dense network of family and community landmarks, including the Rector Cem, Beaty Cem, and Mt Pleasant Cem, which speak to the deep-rooted genealogy of the local valley settlements.