1915 Map of Summersville

About this map

Summersville and the surrounding Nicholas County highlands are defined by a complex network of ridges and river valleys in this 1913 survey. The landscape is dotted with early 20th-century rural infrastructure, including a high concentration of local schools such as Eberly School, Winebrenner School, and Peeks School, reflecting the scattered settlement patterns of the era. Significant terrain features like Powell Mountain and Browns Ridge dominate the topography, while movement across the water relied on traditional crossings like Persinger Ford and Brocks Bridge. The map also documents industrial and timber-related settlements like Swandale and Widen in their formative years, alongside smaller communities such as Hookersville and Gilboa.