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2023 Map of Camden On Gauley

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Camden On Gauley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Camden on Gauley and Gauley Mills sit at a sharp bend in the river, where the border between Webster and Nicholas counties follows the winding course of the Gauley River. This modern topographic survey illustrates the intersection of small valley settlements and the expansive Monongahela National Forest. The landscape is defined by its drainage network, including Big Laurel Creek and the Cherry River, which meet among steep ridges like Horse Ridge and Cranberry Ridge.

Family history and local heritage are well-preserved through several small burial sites and landmarks. Genealogists can locate the Blacks Chapel Cem, Williams Cem, and Russell Cem, which are scattered throughout the rural uplands between Craigsville and Coe. The map also traces the transition from residential clusters like Allingdale and Holcomb to the managed wilderness of the national forest, marked by trails such as the Cranberry Ridge Trl and Hinkle Branch Trl.