2019 Map of Newville

About this map

Sutton Lake dominates the southern reaches of this landscape, its fingers reaching deep into the hollows of Braxton County near the Webster County line. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of ridges and runs, including Morrison Ridge and Keener Ridge, which frame small settlements like Newville and Caress. This area is particularly rich for genealogical research, documenting numerous family and community burial grounds such as Kniceley Cem, Fisher Cem, and Hamner Cem. The Little Kanawha River cuts through the northern section near Gregory, while the Gerald R Freeman Bridge serves as a modern waypoint over the waters of the Holly. The transition from the high point at High Knob down to the water-level communities of Bakers Run and Gillespie reflects the deeply dissected nature of the Allegheny Plateau.