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2023 Map of Gilbert

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Gilbert
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Guyandotte River carves a deep path through the coal-rich mountains of West Virginia, joined here by the reservoir waters of R D Bailey Lake. This landscape is defined by its steep hollows and narrow valleys, where settlements like Gilbert, Justice, and North Spring follow the winding riverbanks and creek beds. The map reveals the intricate network of family landmarks and small communities that characterize the region, from Joe Point to the high reaches of Indian Ridge.

Researchers will find a wealth of genealogical data through the numerous family burial grounds scattered across the terrain, including the Lester Cemeteries, Oak Log Cem, and Ritchie and Cline Cem. The dense system of secondary roads, such as Gilbert Creek Rd and Ikes Fork Rd, connects isolated points like Steeles and Hanover, tracing the difficult topography of the Mingo, Wyoming, and McDowell county borders.