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2014 Map of Gilmer

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Gilmer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Little Kanawha River winds through the southern reaches of this West Virginia landscape, providing a geographical anchor for the rural settlements of Stouts Mills and Gilmer. The region is defined by a dense network of stream valleys, including Sand Fork, Indian Fork, and Ellis Cr, which have historically shaped the placement of roads and homesteads. Local history is deeply embedded in the numerous small family burial grounds that dot the ridges and hollows, such as Messenger Cem, McHenry Cem, and Keith Cem.

Transitioning from the river lowlands to the higher elevations of Locust Knob, the map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the Lewis Co and Gilmer Co borderlands. Small communities like Donlan, Ellis, and Blackburn are situated at critical junctions where runs meet larger forks. This topographical detail is essential for understanding the early 21st-century rural layout, from the winding path of WV-5 to the secluded reaches of Marshall Hollow.