I've been reading the discussion of cemeteries and maps with great interest. I'm no expert but do train a beginner's course in map reading for the Girl Scouts. On a U.S. Geological Survey map, a cemetery is usually shown as a box of broken lines with CEM beside of it. This is kind of hard to describe. It looks something like this: CEM _ CEM ___ |_| | + | (large cemetery) |___| A large cemetery, such as the Handschumaker Cemetery in Cowen, is identified by name. When working with topographical maps, keep in mind that these are made from photos taken from a plane. If the cemetery isn't visible or can't be identified as a cemetery, it may not appear on the maps. I have found it helpful to get a county highway map from the WV Department of Transportation and use it with the topo maps. I found a couple of cemeteries shown on the county highway map of Webster County that didn't show up on the topo maps. To get topo maps, check with local stores that deal with hiking and backpacking equipment. They may also sell the highway maps. Also check with your local Department of Highways office for the maps. For help with cleaning cemeteries, don't forget your local Girl Scouts. The older girls are required to do service projects with every badge. Also look in your area for a Civil Air Patrol group. Check with your local high school. The high schools here in Putnam County (WV) are making a big push to get the kids to do community service. I'll be out of town until the end of the week but if anyone needs help in locating maps of WV, just let me know and I'll get back to you. Cathy