2014 Map of Normantown

About this map

The winding waters of Left Fork Steer Creek and Right Fork Steer Creek define this rural landscape on the border of Gilmer and Braxton Counties. Small crossroad communities such as Normantown and Stumptown anchor the northern reaches of the map along Us-119, while the settlement of Shock marks a sharp bend in the creek further south. The region's topography is characterized by deep hollows and narrow ridges, each named for the families or natural features that defined early settlement, such as Owen Run, Mikes Run, and Wolfpen Run. For those researching Appalachian family history, numerous small burial grounds are meticulously documented, including Snakeroot Cem, Elihu Stump Cem, and Meadows Cem, which reflect the localized, kin-based social structure typical of this part of West Virginia.