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2019 Map of Herold

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Herold
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Birch River and Elk River wind through the deeply dissected plateau of Central West Virginia, where small settlements like Herold and Wade follow the narrow valley floors. This 2019 survey documents the intricate network of secondary roads and ridges that define the landscape along the border of Braxton and Nicholas counties. For local historians and genealogists, the map provides precise locations for several rural burial grounds, including the Tinnel/Mollohan Family Cem, Walker Cem, and Canfield Cem.

Transportation patterns are dominated by the winding courses of waterways such as Strange Cr and Little Birch River, while naming conventions for high points like James Knob and Coon Knob reflect local nomenclature. Modern recreational and infrastructure elements are also noted, such as the Elk River Water Trail and the Kenton Meadows Senior Bridge, showing how the traditional river-oriented economy has transitioned into the twenty-first century.