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2016 Map of Newville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Little Kanawha River and the expansive Sutton Lake define the southern landscape of this Braxton County region. Numerous family-named cemeteries, such as Hamner Cem, Kniceley Cem, and Gibson Cem, are scattered across the ridges, providing a clear map for genealogical research in small communities like Newville, Caress, and Gregory. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent elevations, including Keener Ridge and Morrison Ridge, which separate the various forks and runs that feed into the river system.

Transportation through these hollows is facilitated by a network of rural routes, including the Corley-Caress-Mt Nebo Rd, which connects isolated settlements like Corley to the river valleys. Landmarks such as the Gerald R Freeman Bridge crossing the Left Fork Holly River serve as modern anchors in a landscape that remains primarily rural. The distribution of small churches and associated burial grounds like High Knob Church Cem reflects a pattern of long-standing family settlements established along the winding creeks.