2010 Map of Pickens

About this map

Helvetia and Pickens anchor this study of the West Virginia highlands, where isolated mountain settlements follow the winding paths of the Right Fork Buckhannon River and its numerous tributaries. This survey details the remote character of the region, where tiny communities like Newlonton, Czar, and Silica are linked by winding roads such as the Old Helvetia-Newlonton Rd and Helvetia-Adolph Rd. The map illustrates a landscape defined by significant elevations, including Turkeybone Mountain and Beech Mountain. Local genealogy and settlement history are well-represented by the inclusion of the Helvetia Post Office, the Pickens Post Office, and several family-named burial sites like Hicks Cemetery. The intricate network of runs, including Marsh Fork and Trout Run, underscores the water-carved geography that has historically dictated travel and development in this part of Randolph County.