2023 Map of Rosedale

About this map

Rosedale and its surrounding hill country sit at the junction of the Gilmer and Braxton county lines, where the landscape is defined by the tight drainages of the Left Fork-West Fork Little Kanawha River. This modern survey reveals a highly dispersed settlement pattern, with small communities like Elmira and Servia connected by narrow ridge and hollow roads such as Burns Fork Rd and Hamric Rd. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like the Mollohan Cem and Bourn Cem, while the location of the Elmira Baptist Church serves as a local anchor for the area's rural history. The terrain is marked by distinctive elevations including Boar Knob and Rattlesnake Knob, illustrating the deeply dissected topography typical of the region's interior where transport follows the path of winding waters like Mill Fork and Sleith Fork.