1913 Map of Summersville

About this map

Summersville and its surrounding central West Virginia hamlets are mapped here during a period of agricultural and industrial transition before the construction of major modern reservoirs. The Gauley River carves through the southern portion of the quadrangle, serving as a primary drainage for a landscape dotted with family-named schools and small community churches. Educational hubs such as Eberly School, Fockler School, and Ramsey School indicate a dispersed but established rural population. The northern sections near Widen and Dille PO show the rugged geography of the Buffalo and Hamilton districts, where creek-side settlements like Hookersville and Enoch were linked by early roads and bridges, including Brocks Bridge. For genealogists, the map is a primary source for locating vanished landmarks like the Winebrenner School or the Young Monument, providing a clear look at the Nicholas County interior before mid-century topographical changes.