2011 Map of Brownton

About this map

Elk Creek and its many winding tributaries define the rural landscape of this West Virginia interior, where small settlements like Brownton and Peeltree anchor a network of country highways. The terrain is marked by the presence of Bear Mountain and a heavy concentration of ancestral sites, including Astor Cemetery, Mount Tabor Cemetery, and Nutter Cemetery. Transportation through these valleys relies on routes like County Hwy-16 and County Hwy-7, which track alongside the Brushy Fork and other waterways. The inclusion of Rexroad Airport and the Galloway Post Office suggests the local infrastructure serving these spread-out communities. This 2011 record documents a traditional Appalachian settlement pattern where development remains closely tied to the natural drainage systems of Arnold Run, Isaacs Run, and Simpson Creek.