The Burning Springs Oil Field serves as a central industrial landmark in this portion of the West Virginia backcountry, highlighting the region's long association with resource extraction. Located near the Little Kanawha River, the area is defined by a dense network of watercourses and winding county roads such as Munday Rd and Bonnett Rd that connect small settlements like Enterprise and Cherry. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including the Shiloh Cem, Saratoga Cem, and Morgan Cem tucked into the hillsides. The terrain is notably marked by Ruble Knob and numerous drainages like Standingstone Cr and Wilson Fork, which dictate the placement of rural residences and historical community centers such as Girta.
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1906 · Elizabeth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1907 · Harrisville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1907 · Arnoldsburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1907 · Spencer
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Harrisville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Elizabeth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1925 · Arnoldsburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Elizabeth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Harrisville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1927 · Arnoldsburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500