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2023 Map of Lockwood

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Lockwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Lockwood and Drennen serve as the primary hubs of this West Virginia landscape, situated where Peters Creek and Line Creek carve through the deep valley systems of Nicholas County. The map details a complex network of hollows and gaps that defined the local geography and early industrial routes, such as Cannel Coal Hollow and Boardtree Gap. Small settlements like Fola and Lyonsville are linked by the winding Turnpike Rd, reflecting the historical transit patterns between the mountains.

Genealogists can find several family and community landmarks, including Sunset Cem, Neil Cem, and Holcomb Cem, which are tucked away near the headwaters of Middle Creek and Twentymile Creek. The terrain is characterized by numerous seasonal branches and forks, such as Peachorchard Branch and Sugarcamp Branch, which illustrate the reliance on the watershed for establishing early homesites and small-scale agriculture in the region's steep interior.