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1906 Map of Glenville

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Glenville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1906
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1906

About this map

The Little Kanawha River meanders through this early-century West Virginia landscape, anchoring the regional hub of Glenville at its center. This survey, directed by Charles D. Walcott, illustrates a rural economy defined by deep valleys and the intricate drainage basins of Tanner Creek and Cedar Creek. The settlement pattern follows these watercourses, with small post offices and crossroads like Dekalb, Stumptown, and Sand Fork serving as isolated focal points for the surrounding hills.

A network of named runs and forks, such as Wolfpen Run and Duskcamp Run, reveals the fine-grained topographic detail essential for early residents. Significant landmarks like Powell Knob rise above the ridgelines, providing orientation in a region where travel was dictated by the Leading Creek and the many dry forks. The map captures the administrative structure of the era, clearly marking the boundaries of Dekalb, Center, and Troy districts alongside the Gilmer and Braxton County line.