2019 Map of Gilboa

About this map

Gilboa and the surrounding Nicholas County highlands are defined by a network of steep-cut drainages that flow toward the northern reaches of Summersville Lake. This terrain has historically dictated a settlement pattern of small, dispersed communities like Zela, Enon, and Burl, often situated along ridgelines or where major hollows meet. For genealogists, the map identifies several family-named landmarks and resting places, including Duling Cem, Keenan Cem, and McClutchin Cem. The transportation network is anchored by Turnpike Rd, which connects these hamlets across the rugged plateau. Further south, the map captures the transition to the lake's edge near Poe and Tipton, where the Water Supply Reservoir and seasonal inflows like Sugarcamp Run shape the local landscape. The presence of Mine Rd in the western section hints at the industrial underpinnings of the local economy in this part of West Virginia.