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2023 Map of Century

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Century
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Buckhannon River defines the southern reach of this landscape, winding through a complex topography where the borders of Harrison, Barbour, and Upshur counties converge. The terrain is a dense network of ridges and hollows drained by numerous waterways, including Pecks Run, Hackers Creek, and Left Branch Gnatty Creek. The northern settlement of Century and the southern hub of Buckhannon anchor a region characterized by small crossroads communities like Hodgesville, Ruraldale, and Volga.

Genealogical interest is particularly high given the number of established burial grounds, including the Buckhannon Memorial Cem, Leonard Cem, and the Methodist Episcopal Church Cem. Industry and early infrastructure are suggested by place names like Kesling Mill and Millers Bend, while the modern transportation grid relies on routes such as Co Rte 32 and Audra Park Rd to navigate the challenging elevations of the Appalachian Plateau.