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1962 Map of Nestlow

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Nestlow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Deeply dissected ridges and winding hollows characterize this corner of West Virginia where the Left Fork Big Sandy River and its numerous tributaries have carved the landscape. The map shows a scattered rural population concentrated along narrow valley floors and ridgelines, with small settlements like Nestlow and Gilkerson serving as local hubs. The region is defined by a dense network of family-named landmarks and cemeteries, such as Crockett Cem and Bradshaw Cem, which reflect generations of settlement in these hills.

Energy extraction is evident throughout the terrain, with numerous Oil Wells and a prominent Pipeline cutting across the topography. Communities were anchored by local institutions like the Camp Creek Sch and various country churches, including Wolfpen Ch and Beech Fork Ch. The complex geography is further marked by high points like Buck Knob and Turkeycamp Knob, while specialized place names like Sweet Potato Knob and Murder Hollow offer a glimpse into the local folk history and nomenclature of the mid-20th century.