1996 Map of Gilboa

About this map

Peters Creek and Twentymile Creek carve a complex drainage system through this portion of Nicholas County, defining the settlement patterns of the late 20th century. Industrial activity is pervasive across the landscape, marked by numerous strip mines and a dense network of gas wells and oil wells that follow the ridgelines. Small crossroads communities like Gilboa, Zela, and Enon anchor the local road network, each preserving landmarks such as the Lone Star Lookout Tower and Duling Cem. The southern edge of the map transition into the Summersville Lake area, where the Summersville Lake State Wildlife Management Area borders the rising waters. Family-named sites like Pierson Chapel and McCutchin Cem provide valuable touchpoints for genealogists tracing Appalachian heritage in the Summersville and Grant districts.