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2014 Map of Orlando

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Orlando
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Burnsville Lake dominates the central landscape of this West Virginia survey, its branching fingers reaching into the deep hollows of the Little Kanawha River basin. The historic settlement of Bulltown sits near the water’s edge, marked by the prominent Bulltown Bridge and nearby high ground like Curry Ridge. The terrain is defined by a dense network of winding ridges and watercourses, including Knawl Cr and Clover Fork, which shaped the placement of early mountain communities and small family burial grounds.

Genealogists will find numerous upland cemeteries such as Knawl Creek Cem and Riffle Cem, often located on heights above the creek beds. These landmarks, along with named peaks like Buck Knob and Cedar Knob, provide a clear picture of the isolated rural life in the region. The map also traces the boundary between Lewis Co and Braxton Co, connecting scattered settlements like Orlando and Falls Mill across the difficult topography.