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2010 Map of Alton

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Alton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Alton and its surrounding highlands in Upshur County are defined by the winding paths of the Buckhannon River and its numerous tributaries. This landscape is characterized by a high density of family and community burial grounds, such as Alton Cemetery, Marple Cemetery, and the remote Mount Olive Cemetery near Hemlock. These sites, along with settlements like Alexander and Selbyville, offer significant data for genealogical research in this part of West Virginia.

Transport and early industry are visible through features like Beans Mill and the network of roads including Frenchton Carter Alexander and Bean Mills Imperial-Ten Mile. The terrain rises toward Church Knob and stretches along ridges like Big Bend Ridge and Hinkle Ridge. Small communities such as Palace Valley, Stockerts, and Imperial are connected by these narrow valley corridors and upland runs, reflecting the region's traditional settlement patterns.