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2019 Map of Skelt

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Skelt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Bernardstown and the small settlement of Skelt anchor this portion of Webster County, situated within a landscape defined by the drainage divide between the Back Fork Elk River and the Right Fork Holly River. The terrain is characterized by long, high ridges such as Point Mtn and Fork Ridge, which dictate the placement of local thoroughfares like Point Mountain Rd. Small family and community cemeteries are scattered throughout the hills, including the Allen Cogar Cem and Potato Knob Cem, providing significant points of interest for genealogical research in this rural Appalachian environment.

Local life is concentrated along the narrow valley floors and ridgelines where roads connect isolated homesteads. Landmarks such as the Lower Point Mountain Community Church and the clusters at Woodzell illustrate the persistent settlement patterns of the region. The map also records numerous named drainages like Hacker Lick Run and Steps Gap Run, reflecting the intricate topography that has historically shaped movement and habitation in this area.