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2011 Map of Rosedale

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Rosedale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Rosedale and its namesake post office anchor the northern reaches of this rural West Virginia landscape, where the Right Fork Steer Creek carves a path through high ridges and deep hollows. The settlement pattern follows the intricate drainage system of the Little Kanawha River basin, connecting small communities like Tague, Wilsie, and Dessie via winding valley roads such as Rosedale Rd. Historical points of interest include the Bourn Cemetery and the Wilsie Post Office, markers of a long-standing rural social fabric.

Prominent terrain features like Rattlesnake Knob, Boar Knob, and Potato Knob provide distinct navigational landmarks across the Braxton County countryside. The intricate network of smaller runs and forks, including Pigeonroost Fork and Wolfpen Run, illustrates the rugged topography that has historically isolated and defined these mountain communities, preserving a unique sense of place well into the twenty-first century.