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2023 Map of Gilboa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Gilboa and Zela anchor the central portion of this Nicholas County landscape, where the deeply dissected terrain is defined by the headwaters of numerous creeks and branches. The southern reach of the sheet is dominated by the waters of Summersville Lake, with the Water Supply Reservoir situated just north of Burl. This topography has historically dictated the settlement patterns, forcing small hamlets like Harriet and Enon to occupy the relatively narrow ridges and valley floors.

Genealogists can find several family-named burial sites across these ridges, including Keenan Cem, McClutchin Cem, and Duling Cem. The road network, comprising routes like Turnpike Rd and Keenan Cemetery Rd, connects these scattered settlements. To the southwest, Panther Mountain rises as a prominent landmark near Tipton, illustrating the significant elevation changes that characterize this part of West Virginia.