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2014 Map of Century

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Century
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Buckhannon sits at the southern edge of this West Virginia landscape, where the Buckhannon River winds through a complex topography of ridges and narrow valleys. This area, spanning the borders of Barbour, Upshur, and Harrison counties, is defined by small, historically significant communities such as Century, Hodgesville, and Ruraldale. The Century Number One Community Spring reflects a long-standing local reliance on natural water sources in this upland terrain.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, including the Rohrbough Cem and Oakington Cem, alongside agricultural and milling sites like Kesling Mill. The drainage patterns of Gnatty Cr and Pecks Run have dictated the placement of secondary roads and local homesteads, preserving a settlement pattern that balances river-bottom industry with high-ground farming. Trace the transition from the river bends at Millers Bend to the ridge-top crossings that connect these historic hamlets.