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1961 Map of Brownton

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Brownton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Extensive industrial activity defines the corridor between Harrison and Barbour counties, where the Baltimore And Ohio railroad follows the winding path of Elk Creek and Simpson Creek. This map reveals a landscape heavily shaped by coal production, featuring numerous labeled Mines, Strip Mine operations, and associated infrastructure like the Tipple and Conveyor near Galloway. Amidst this industrial backdrop, local social centers remain prominent, including Green Hill Ch, Trinity Ch, and the rural Brushy Fork Sch.

Transport and topography meet at a notable Covered Bridge on the west fork of Simpson Creek, highlighting the region's historical infrastructure. Smaller communities such as Brownton, Peeltree, and Overfield are connected by a network of runs and forks, including Gnatty Creek and Stonecoal Run. The presence of numerous Cemeteries and local landmarks like Bear Mountain provides valuable data for researchers tracing family history in the coal country of north-central West Virginia.