2016 Map of Gay

About this map

Mount Hope Church of God stands in the northern uplands of this West Virginia landscape, highlighting a region defined by scattered rural communities and complex ridgeline topography. The map details a network of family-named cemeteries such as Waybright Cem, Litton Cem, and Parsons Cem, which provide essential clues for genealogical research in Roane and Jackson counties. Small settlements like Gay, Hereford, and Marshall are linked by winding routes like Spencer Rd and Gay Allentown Rd. The terrain is deeply dissected by a dense drainage system, including Little Mill Creek, Frozencamp Creek, and Spruce Run, creating distinct ridges such as Harmon Ridge and Zion Ridge. The transition from the high points at McCracken Knob to the hollows like Baby Hollow illustrates the traditional Appalachian settlement pattern where homes and roads follow the narrow valley floors and accessible gaps.