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2019 Map of Craigsville

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Craigsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Gauley River and Cherry River converge in this Nicholas County landscape, defining a topography of steep ridges and winding watercourses near the Monongahela National Forest. The settlement of Craigsville serves as a central hub, surrounded by smaller communities such as Calvin, Beaver, and Marybill. The infrastructure of the era is evident in the transition from the Richwood Municipal Airport in the south to the Herold Airport further north.

Genealogists can find several family-named burial sites across the terrain, including Lambert Cem near Eller Hollow and Mullens Cem off Robinwood Rd. The map documents a blend of forest lands and local industry, connected by a network of rural routes like Curtin Rd, which crosses the river via the Curtin Bridge. From the high elevations of Wildcat Knob to the unique environment of Cottle Glades, the survey provides an intricate view of the West Virginia highlands.