1960 Map of Glover Gap

About this map

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor cuts through the northern hills of this West Virginia landscape, anchoring the settlement of Glover Gap. This 1960s study reveals a highly fragmented upland topography defined by dozens of family-named hollows and cemeteries, such as Anderson Cem and Shaffer Cem. The extractive economy of the era is clearly visible through the density of Gas Wells and Pipelines that traverse the ridges between Curtisville and Logansport. Small community centers like Seven Pines and Rymer are situated along the winding forks of Buffalo Creek, reflecting a settlement pattern deeply tied to the narrow valley floors. Social and civic life of the period is marked by numerous country churches, including Myers Chapel and Curtis Ch, and the local Glover Gap Sch, providing a detailed look at the rural infrastructure of Marion and Wetzel Counties.