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2019 Map of Brownton

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Brownton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Bear Mountain dominates the central landscape of this West Virginia survey, where the borders of Harrison, Barbour, and Taylor counties converge. This upland region is defined by a dense network of small drainages including Simpson Creek, Brushy Fork, and Elk Creek, which carved the steep topography that dictated local settlement patterns. Small communities and named locales such as Brownton, Pepper, and Galloway are connected by narrow county routes that follow the winding valley floors.

Genealogical interest is particularly high due to the numerous family and community burial grounds scattered across the hillsides, including Astor Cemetery, Christlip Cemetery, and Green Hill Cemetery. Unique landmarks like Nutters (Place) Spring and the headwaters of Peeltree Run reflect the rural character of these Appalachian highlands. The map also records the exact positioning of secondary roads such as Pigtail Run-Green Valley and Stone Coal Road, which highlight the area's historical reliance on local resource extraction and agriculture.