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2014 Map of Aurora

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Aurora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Aurora serves as a central point in this part of Preston County, situated along the George Washington Hwy where it meets Stemple Ridge Rd. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of Shaffer Mtn and Lantz Ridge, with various small communities such as Amboy, Eglon, and Horse Shoe Run following the winding valley roads. The region is notable for its numerous springs and runs, including Old Indian Spring and Lace White Spring, which feed into the larger Horseshoe Run.

Significant acreage is dedicated to the Monongahela National Forest, which covers the southern portion of the map. Genealogists will find interest in the scattered burial grounds that speak to the area's rural history, including Belleview Cem, Beachy Cem, and the uniquely named Accident Cem. The road network, including the Aurora Pike and Cathedral Way, illustrates how travel remains shaped by the steep terrain of the Allegheny Mountains.