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2016 Map of Nestorville

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Nestorville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Nestorville and its surrounding communities in Barbour County sit within a landscape shaped by the winding waters of the Teter Creek and the southern reaches of Tygart Lake. The settlement patterns recorded here reflect a history of small, dispersed hamlets such as Moatsville, Tacy, and Kalamazoo, often established near local mills or along the ridges. Evidence of early industry and infrastructure remains visible through features like the Valley Furnace and the Arden Truss Bridge over the river.

Genealogists can find significant local-history value in the placement of family-named landmarks and resting places, including Fairview Cem, Olive Hill Cem, and Welch Cem. The terrain is characterized by deep hollows like Moats Hollow and named summits such as Felton Hill. This survey documents the persistent rural character of the region, from the mill site at Vannoys Mill to the numerous springs like Chester Coffman Spring that sustained these mountain communities.