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2011 Map of Camden

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Camden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Camden and its surrounding communities in Lewis County are defined by an intricate network of narrow valleys and engineered water management. The area is marked by a significant concentration of flood control infrastructure, including Polk Creek Structure Number One Dam and several numbered structures that manage the flow of Polk Creek and its tributaries near Pricetown. These dams create localized reservoirs like Wolfpen Lake and Keith Fork Lake, which punctuate the rural landscape alongside small settlements and family-named landmarks.

Local history is preserved in several rural burial grounds, such as the Woofter Cemetery in the northwest and the Middle Run Cemetery to the southeast. The settlement of Waldeck features the Waldeck Raceway, a distinct recreational feature tucked into the hills. Roadways like the Churchville Rd and Left Freemans Creek Rd follow the natural contours of the land, connecting the Camden Post Office with outlying hamlets like Churchville and Freemansburg.