2014 Map of Auburn

About this map

Auburn and Troy anchor this detailed study of the Appalachian plateau along the border of Ritchie, Gilmer, and Doddridge counties. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of narrow ridges and winding hollows, such as Brake Hollow, which dictate the placement of early settlements and roads. Small communities like Coxs Mills and Spurgeon are situated at key drainage confluences, reflecting a settlement pattern deeply tied to the local watercourses. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous family and fraternal burial sites documented here, including the Lowther Cem, Brannon Cem, and the notable Troy-International Order of Odd Fellows Cem. The map traces the winding paths of Leading Creek and Bone Cr, illustrating how the region's topography has preserved a traditional West Virginia rural character well into the twenty-first century.