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2016 Map of Summersville

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Summersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Summersville Lake dominates the central landscape of this Nicholas County region, where the Gauley River is impounded amidst a network of deep-cut runs and creeks. The town of Summersville sits to the west of the water, showing a dense concentration of local landmarks including Groves Cem and the Catholic Church Cem. To the north and east, the terrain is characterized by smaller settlements such as Muddlety, Kirkwood, and Persinger, which are connected by a web of rural routes like Webster Rd and Phillips Run Rd.

Genealogists will find several family-named burial sites across the ridges, including Mount Union Cem located near Glade Cr. The mapping of the Gauley River corridor highlights significant crossings such as Brocks Bridge, while the southeastern corner is anchored by the community of Canvas. This 2016 survey illustrates the balance between the water-driven recreation of the lake and the enduring upland settlements that define the local geography.