2016 Map of Tioga

About this map

Tioga and the surrounding timber and coal lands of Nicholas County are defined by a complex drainage network feeding the Birch River. The settlement of Delphi sits further south, connected to the larger region by Strouds Creek Rd and a series of secondary routes like Rockhouse Rd and Hall Holler Rd. This 2016 survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the area, where topography dictates the location of homes and roads along narrow valleys such as Josh Hollow and Eller Hollow. Family history is deeply rooted in the landscape, evidenced by the distribution of local burial grounds including Barnett Family Cem, Amos Cem, and Armstrong Cem. The map provides a contemporary view of these remote Appalachian communities and their relationship to the steep ridges and numerous streams like Skyles Cr and Panther Lick Br.