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2023 Map of Wilkesville

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Wilkesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Vinton and Meigs County border territory is characterized by a dense network of country cemeteries and small settlements, including Wilkesville, Salem Center, and Danville. This landscape is heavily defined by its drainage patterns, where Raccoon Creek and numerous tributaries like Strongs Run and Flatlick Run have carved through the hills. Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites, from the centrally located Wilkesville Cem to more remote locations like Mount Olive Cem and the Nelson Cem.

Southward, the terrain transitions into Gallia County near Ewington and Rowlesville. The local economy of this era is visible through the winding road network, including the old Covered Bridge Rd crossing and routes like Adney Rd and Metheney Fairplay Rd that connect isolated farmsteads and rural crossroads. The map also identifies specific family landmarks such as the Nelson Cem and Williams Cem, providing precise locations for local history research.