1969 Map of Mount Nebo

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Summersville Lake dominates the northwest corner of this West Virginia terrain, where the Gauley River feeds into the reservoir near Long Point. The landscape is a network of ridges and deep drainage forks, notably the winding Hominy Creek which snakes southward through the center of the sheet. Settlement is dispersed along the higher ground, with the community of Mount Nebo serving as a primary hub. The social fabric of the late 1960s is evidenced by numerous small country churches and schools, including the Mt Nebo Sch and Gilgal Ch. Further south, the rural character remains intact near Pool and Runa, while more remote landmarks like Snow Hill and the Spruce Grove Cem & Ch highlight the area's genealogical and local history significance. Several jeep trails and a small landing strip suggest the area's reliance on specialized transport across the dissected plateau.