2014 Map of Sutton

About this map

The Elk River winds through this Central West Virginia landscape, anchoring the town of Sutton and the expansive Sutton Lake reservoir. The town’s historical infrastructure is evident in the Sutton Truss Bridge and the Sutton/Gassaway Bridge, which connect the community across the river’s steep banks. To the north, the corridor following the interstate includes the settlements of Flatwoods and McNutt, while the rural uplands are marked by numerous family burial grounds such as Camden Hill Cem, Ellison Cem, and the Morton Family Cem. The terrain is characterized by a series of high ridges including Barker Ridge and Bug Ridge, separated by deep hollows and creek forks. Transportation patterns are defined by the winding course of the river and the more modern alignment of the highway, which passes near Fisher Knob and the Braxton County Airport. Smaller communities like Lloydsville, Pembroke, and Fairbanks are situated among the intricate network of runs and forks that feed the main river valley.