2014 Map of Alton

About this map

Alexander and Alton are central points of settlement in this rugged section of Upshur Co, where the mountain landscape is defined by the winding course of the Buckhannon River. The 2014 terrain is deeply carved by numerous runs and creeks, including the Right Fork Buckhannon River and Panther Cr, illustrating a historic reliance on these waterways for early industry and navigation. Several small communities such as Beans Mill, Imperial, and Queens dot the ridges and hollows, often organized around family-named features and rural landmarks. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local history in the numerous small burial grounds, such as Brooks Hill Cem, Marple Cem, and Lanham Cem, as well as significant community sites like Bethlehem Church and the Leonard Run School Spring.