2014 Map of Craigsville

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The Gauley River carves a deep path through the southern portion of this landscape, serving as a focal point for the settlements of Marybill, Donald, and Curtin. To the east, the Monongahela National Forest boundary marks a transition into more heavily wooded terrain where Coal Siding indicates the region's industrial ties. In the north, the community of Craigsville is a central hub, supported by the Herold Airport and nearby Cottle. Local family history is preserved in numerous small burial grounds, such as Lambert Cem, Mullens Cem, and the Little Union Cem located near Calvin. Higher elevations are punctuated by distinctive landmarks like Strouds Knobs and the Cottle Knob Lookout Tower, providing vantage points over the intricate network of runs and forks, including Big Beaver Cr and Island Creek, that feed the river system.