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1949 Map of Charters

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Charters
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Charters and Clarksburg serve as the primary hubs of activity in this Lewis County landscape, where winding hollows and steep ridges dictate the pattern of human settlement. Following the course of Salt Lick Creek, the community of Charters is situated near the Valley Sch and the Valley Cem, reflecting a classic Appalachian valley-bottom development. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Pleasant Ridge and Eskalapia Mtn, which separate the various watersheds feeding into the creek.

Rural life is anchored by family and faith, as evidenced by the distribution of Liberty Grove Ch and Cedar Grove Ch, alongside scattered educational centers like the Heselton School and Holly School. Numerous small cemeteries, including Webster Cem and Hackworth Cem, are tucked into the hillsides, providing invaluable landmarks for genealogists tracking family names through the narrow valleys of Shaw Hollow and Ghost Hollow.