2014 Map of Pickens

About this map

Helvetia remains a central cultural and geographic anchor in this mountainous portion of West Virginia, where the Left Fork Right Fork Buckhannon River carves deep valleys through the high plateaus. The landscape is defined by the proximity of high summits like Turkeybone Mtn and Beech Mtn, which frame the isolated settlements of Pickens and Czar. This 2014 survey documents the enduring rural character of Randolph and Upshur counties, where numerous small cemeteries such as Hicks Cem and Pine Grove Cem are tucked away on high ridges. The map reveals a complex network of county roads, such as Bear Camp Rd, that follow the winding drainages of Marsh Fork and Anderson Camp Run, illustrating the historical reliance on these waterways for access through the difficult terrain of the Appalachian interior.