2014 Map of Richwood

About this map

The Cherry River serves as the central artery for this part of Nicholas County, where the town of Richwood is situated at the confluence of the North Fork Cherry River and South Fork Cherry River. This 2014 survey documents a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes within the Monongahela National Forest, reaching peaks like Big Mtn and Manning Knob. The settlement patterns follow the narrow river valleys and ridges, with smaller communities such as Fenwick, LaFrank, and Saxman clustered along the waterways and transportation routes like WV-39. Several hilltop cemeteries, including Hinkle Mtn Cem and Richwood Cem, provide vital points of interest for genealogists tracing family histories in the region. Notable infrastructure includes the Jim Comstock Memorial Bridge and the Bragg Memorial Bridge, spanning the deep drainages of the Allegheny Plateau.