Summersville serves as the regional hub for Nicholas County, where residential developments like Tara Estates and Bright Mountain Estates sit alongside established sites like the Catholic Church Cem. The landscape is defined by the significant southern waters of Summersville Lake and the winding course of Muddlety Creek, which feeds into the larger reservoir. This 2014 survey reveals a transition from the town center to rural outposts such as Muddlety, Kirkwood, and Canvas, linked by a network of local routes including the Mountaineer Expy. Notable landmarks like the Nicholas Memorial Golf Course and several burial grounds, including Groves Cem and Mt Union Cem, provide important touchpoints for family historians and local researchers. The topography rises toward Lonetree Mtn to the west, while the eastern edge is marked by the drainages of Persinger Cr and McMillion Cr.
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1889 · Nicholas
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Nicholas
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1901 · Nicholas
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1913 · Summersville
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1914 · Winona
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1915 · Cowen
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1915 · Summersville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1916 · Winona
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1917 · Cowen
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Richwood
USGS Topo · 1:62,500