2014 Map of Thornton

About this map

Grafton and its outlying communities define the landscape of Taylor County in this survey, where the deep valleys of Three Fork Creek and Sandy Creek meet the northern reaches of Tygart Lake. The settlement pattern reflects the traditional Appalachian terrain, with small clusters like Thornton, Knottsville, and Hiram established along the winding creeks and hollows. Family history is well-preserved through numerous burial grounds, including the Wesley Chapel Cem, Knottsville Cem, and Mt Pleasant Cem. Infrastructure such as the Thornton Bridge and the Larew Airport highlight the area's twentieth-century modernization. The map also delineates the precise boundaries where Taylor, Barbour, and Preston counties converge near the village of Dent, providing a clear view of the regional borders and the complex network of state routes like WV-92 and Us-50, known here as the George Washington Hwy.