2016 Map of Thomas

About this map

Thomas and Grice serve as the primary focal points for this portion of Upshur County, where the landscape is defined by the headwaters and tributaries of the Little Cypress Cr system. The area's history is preserved in several burial grounds, including the Simpsonville Cem near Thomas and the Grice Cem to the southwest. Water resources are a dominant feature of the terrain, with Lake Gilmer appearing in the southeast corner and Henderson Lake nearby, alongside smaller bodies like Upper Raintree Lake. Numerous creeks and branches, such as Prairie Cr, Caney Cr, and Enon Br, create a complex drainage network through the wooded hills. An interesting naming convention appears in the local road system, where many routes are named after animals, such as Raccoon Rd, Elephant Rd, and Flying Squirrel Rd, suggesting a modern organizational layer over the traditional rural landscape and earlier landmarks like Bear Springs.