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2014 Map of Herold

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Herold
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Birch River carves a winding path through the central hills of this West Virginia landscape, creating a topographic corridor for small settlements like Herold, Wade, and Morris. In the northern portion of the map, the Elk River serves as a primary geographic anchor near Rockton, where the Kenton Meadows Senior Bridge spans the water. The transport history of the region is evident in the presence of Astor Siding, hinting at the rail infrastructure that once supported local industry and commerce along the riverbanks.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and burial sites across these ridges. Small, local graveyards such as Tinnel/Mollohan Family Cem, Walker Cem, and Walnut Grove Cem are preserved on this survey, often situated on high ground like Keener Ridge or Runnion Ridge. These features, alongside named peaks like James Knob and Davis Knob, offer a detailed view of the rural settlement patterns that persist along the borders of Braxton and Nicholas counties.