2016 Map of Century

About this map

Century and Hodgesville anchor this survey of the West Virginia highlands where Upshur, Barbour, and Harrison Counties meet. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Buckhannon River in the south and a complex network of named drainages like Pecks Run, Gnatty Cr, and Big Run. Historically significant landmarks include the Century Number One Community Spring and the old milling site at Kesling Mill. The map provides detailed locations for local genealogists, including the Buckhannon Memorial Cem, Rohrbough Cem, and Oakington Cem. Small rural clusters such as Ruraldale, Teter, and Murphy are connected by a dense web of county routes, illustrating the enduring settlement patterns of these Appalachian ridges. The topography is intricately detailed, showing the steep hollows and narrow valleys that have shaped travel and community development in this region of the state.