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2010 Map of Girta

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Girta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Little Kanawha River winds through the southern portion of this landscape, anchoring the small settlements of Cherry and Enterprise. This 2010 survey of the Wirt County interior captures a rugged topography defined by deep drainage networks, including Standingstone Creek and Oil Rock Run. The placement of family-named landmarks like Ruble Knob and numerous burial grounds, such as Pine Twist Cemetery and Saratoga Cemetery, indicates a long-standing rural community structure that persists alongside modern road designations like Munday Rd and Newark Rd.

To the north, the Hughes River and its South Fork carve out a distinct valley near the hamlet of Girta. The map identifies localized features such as Wilson Fork and Parish Fork, providing a detailed look at the watercourses that have historically dictated movement and land use in this part of West Virginia. For those tracing regional history, the inclusion of labels like Impassable Rd and Sugar Camp offers insight into the practical challenges and seasonal activities of the terrain.