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2019 Map of Alton

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Alton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Buckhannon River and its numerous forks dominate the landscape of southern Upshur County, where the Right Fork Buckhannon River and Left Fork Buckhannon River converge at Alexander. This area is characterized by high ridges and steep hollows, such as Dudes Hollow and Phillips Ridge, which have historically dictated the placement of small communities like Imperial, Beans Mill, and Queens.

Genealogists can find several family-named landmarks and burial sites throughout the terrain, including Marple Cem, Lanham Cem, and the Brooks Hill Cem near Selbyville. A notable historic resource is the Leonard Run School Spring located near Chapel Cem along Co Rte 32. The map also captures the path of the Right Fork Middle Fork River in the east, which flows past the settlement of Hemlock and the Mount Olive Cem.