2014 Map of Grantsville

About this map

Grantsville serves as the primary hub of activity in this 2014 survey of central West Virginia, positioned where the Little Kanawha River winds through the hills. The town's connection across the water is marked by the Little Kanawha River Bridge and the Bernard P Bell Bridge, illustrating its role as a critical crossing point. Smaller settlements like Big Springs, Five Forks, and Pleasant Hill are connected by a network of rural roads such as Chemical Rd and Cain Rd, which navigate the elevation changes between Cabbage Knob and Kite Knob. This map is particularly valuable for genealogical research, documenting several burial grounds including Broomstick Cem, Waggoner Cem, and Betts Cem. The landscape is defined by its numerous small waterways, with Yellow Cr and Bull River feeding into the main river valley, revealing a settlement pattern deeply tied to the narrow corridors of the West Virginia highlands.