2019 Map of Rock Cave

About this map

The Little Kanawha River carves through the heart of this Upshur County landscape, anchoring a network of small settlements and high ridges in the early 21st century. The village of Rock Cave serves as a local hub, situated near the headwaters of Whites Camp Fork and Sand Run. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Bob Peak and Prit Mtn, while agricultural flats like Buttonwood Flat suggest rare level ground amidst the steep draws. Historically-minded researchers can identify dozens of named drainages, including French Creek and Getout Run, which dictated the placement of early roads and farmsteads. Genealogical interest is centered on well-placed markers like Rock Cave Cemetery, Mount Zion Cemetery, and Pleasant Dale Cemetery, which sit alongside established routes like Holly Grove Road and the Main Exhibit Trail.