2014 Map of Gassaway

About this map

The Elk River winds in a tight serpentine loop through this part of Braxton County, anchoring the communities of Gassaway and Shadyside. In the early 21st century, the landscape remains defined by its deep drainage network, where numerous runs and forks like Stumble Run and Wolfpen Run have carved out steep hollows between ridges. This complex topography influenced the placement of numerous family and community burial grounds, such as New Fairview Cem and the Houston Carr Cem, often situated on elevated ground or near the junctions of local routes like Little Otter-Belfont Rd.