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2014 Map of Cowen

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Cowen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Cowen serves as a central hub in this Appalachian landscape, where the Birch River carves a deep path through the highlands of Webster County. The region is defined by its numerous small hollows and runs, such as Coal Hollow and Slabcamp Run, reflecting a topography that has long dictated the layout of local infrastructure and settlement. Small communities like Upperglade, Glade View, and Halo are linked by winding routes like WV-20, which follows the contours of the valley floor.

The southeastern portion of the map transitions into the Monongahela National Forest, showcasing the managed wilderness that borders these residential and coal-country areas. For genealogists, the map is particularly useful for locating family burial sites, including the Oddfellows Cemetery, Handschumacher Cemetery, and the Glade Run Cemetery. From the heights of Chestnut Knob to the low-lying Otter Hole, this survey documents the persistent relationship between the mountain terrain and the small-town life of central West Virginia.