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2019 Map of Colebank

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Colebank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Brushy Fork Church sits near the center of this 2019 survey, marking a traditional community hub within the complex drainage systems of Preston and Barbour counties. The landscape is defined by its deep hollows and high ridges, including Laurel Mtn and Texas Mtn, which frame the headwaters of numerous creeks such as Teter Creek and Licking Creek. The presence of Valley Furnace suggests the area's industrial past, while several cemeteries, including Shiloh Cem and Mount Cassell Cem, offer valuable touchpoints for genealogical research in these mountain settlements.

Outdoor recreation and conservation are highlighted by the expansive reach of the Monongahela National Forest and the American Discovery Trail, which winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle. Small unincorporated places like Kasson, Colebank, and Hovatter remain connected by a network of county roads such as Relief Hill Rd and Jonathan Run Rd, reflecting the enduring rural character of this West Virginia highland region.