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2023 Map of Brownfield

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Brownfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Industrial history and rugged Appalachian terrain converge in this part of Fayette County. The map highlights the legacy of the local iron industry through Wharton Furnace and Oliphant Furnace, markers of an era when these mountain slopes provided the necessary ore and fuel for early manufacturing. The landscape is defined by deep valleys like Trout Hollow and Askon Hollow, where water sources such as Redstone Creek and Lick Run drain the high ridges of Fulton Knob and Pine Knob.

Smaller settlements and family landmarks are scattered throughout the region, from the residential clusters of Hopwood and Brownfield to the secluded Elliottsville near the southern border. Genealogists can locate several burial grounds, including Little White Rock Cem and Hull Cem, alongside notable local landmarks such as Washington Springs. The complex system of the Hutchinson Reservoir Number One, Two, and Three illustrates the historic management of water resources for the communities situated at the base of the mountain.