2011 Map of Craigsville

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The Gauley River and Cherry River converge in this Nicholas County landscape, where the confluence creates a sharp bend near the settlement of Curtin. The area exhibits a pattern of development tied to the winding river valleys and ridge-top lookouts, with the Cottle Knob Lookout Tower standing as a sentinel over Strouds Knobs. Local industry and infrastructure are evident in the presence of the Coal Siding along the rail line and the Gauley Eagle Slurry Pond Dam in the north. Genealogists will find a variety of family-named burial grounds throughout the terrain, including Lambert Cemetery, Mullens Cemetery, and Russell Cemetery. Smaller communities like Calvin, Beaver, and Craigsville serve as the primary hubs, with civic life anchored by the Calvin Post Office and Cottle Post Office. Aviation also plays a role in the local geography, featuring both Herold Airport and Richwood Municipal Airport.