2014 Map of Talcott

About this map

The Greenbrier River carves a dramatic oxbow at Big Bend in this 2014 survey of Summers County. This specific geography necessitated the construction of the Big Bend Tunnels and the Little Bend Tunnel, engineering feats central to local history and folklore. Along the river banks, the settlements of Talcott, Hilldale, and Wiggins are connected by rural routes such as WV-3 and the historic Talcott Bridge. To the north, the landscape rises into high ridges and knobs, including Keeney Mtn and Bald Knob, where smaller communities like Hix and Crossroads are situated. The western edge of the map includes a portion of the New River Gorge National River, highlighting the area's significance as a protected river corridor. Genealogists may find interest in the Greenbrier Cem and family-named features like Sawyer Hollow and Browning Br.