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2011 Map of Auburn

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Auburn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Auburn serves as a primary settlement point at the confluence of Bone Creek and its surrounding forks, anchoring this early 21st-century landscape. The map reveals a deeply etched drainage pattern defined by the Right Fork Bone Creek and the Left Fork Bone Creek, where small family cemeteries like the Lowther Cemetery and Brannon Cemetery are perched on the high ground between winding hollows. To the south, the community of Coxs Mills remains a notable point of activity at the junction of Horn Creek and Coxcamp Fork, preserving its identity through the Coxs Mills Post Office.

Transport is dictated by the narrow valley floors, with routes like County HWY-1 and County HWY-12 following the meandering paths of Leading Creek and its many tributaries. The area near Troy and Conings shows a landscape shaped by water and elevation, with landmarks such as the Mount Earnest Cemetery and Keister Cemetery providing essential genealogical touchpoints for local family histories. This survey documents the persistent rural character of the region, where post offices still define the small social centers of the West Virginia hills.