2016 Map of Richwood

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Richwood serves as the primary hub in this mountainous region of Nicholas County, situated at the confluence where the North Fork Cherry River and South Fork Cherry River meet. The local infrastructure reflects a landscape shaped by narrow valleys and steep ridges, with the town connected to neighboring LaFrank and Fenwick by landmarks like the Jim Comstock Memorial Bridge and the Garrett Bragg Memorial Bridge. This 2016 survey documents the varied elevations of the Monongahela National Forest, reaching from the depths of Jets Hollow to the heights of Mann Knob and Fork Mtn. Genealogists will find several distinct burial sites across the terrain, including Richwood Cem, the Hinkle Mountain Cem, and the remote Baber Cem tucked near Baber Br. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of the Cherry River and its numerous tributaries like Laurel Creek and McMillion Cr, illustrating how development remains tied to the watercourses that carve through the high knobs.