2014 Map of Pickens

About this map

The Pickens city center and its northern rural surroundings are defined by a complex network of ridges and water management structures. To the north, the terrain rises toward Walnut Cove Mtn, Chapman Mtn, and Grassy Knob, while the Oolenoy River flows through the uppermost valley near the Oolenoy Valley Airport. The landscape is dotted with small-scale water bodies such as Finleys Lake and Dons Pond, along with larger projects like the Twelve Mile River Watershed Six Reservoir. These reservoirs and the Twelve Mile Watershed Structure highlight the mid-century regional focus on flood control and water conservation. For genealogists, the map is a dense resource of family history, naming several small burial grounds including Chastain Cem, Johnston Cem, and Porters Chapel Cem. Settlement patterns remain focused around historical crossroads like Midway and Pleasant View, connected by the prominent Moorefield Memorial Hwy.