2023 Map of Cedarville

About this map

The boundary between Gilmer Co and Braxton Co cuts diagonally across this landscape of high ridges and narrow creek bottoms. Small hilltop and valley settlements like Cedarville, Moss, and Cutlips serve as anchors for a network of country roads following the winding course of Cedar Creek and its many tributaries. The area's genealogical depth is evident in the numerous family cemeteries tucked away on hillsides, including Moss Cem, Burk Cem, and Moyers Cem. Local geography is defined by prominent features such as Buck Ridge and Rich Bench, while the intricate drainage system of Right Fork Cedar Creek and Left Fork Steer Creek illustrates the complex topography of the West Virginia highlands. The placement of Chapel and Rutherford along these remote routes points to a long history of small, self-sufficient communities established along the region's ridgelines and hollows.