1906 Map of Glenville

About this map

Little Kanawha River meanders through the heart of Gilmer County, serving as the primary drainage for a complex network of runs and forks in this central West Virginia landscape. At the start of the 20th century, Glenville stands as the central hub, surrounded by smaller dispersed communities like Sand Fork, Cedarville, and Normantown. The terrain is characterized by a dense system of hollows and ridges, with named features such as Powell Knob rising above the winding waterways of Cedar Creek and Leading Creek.