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2014 Map of Erbacon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Elk River carves through the northern corner of this Braxton and Webster County border region, meeting the southern reaches of Sutton Lake near Centralia. This landscape is defined by its deep drainage networks and high ridges, including Barker Ridge and Poplar Ridge. The settlement patterns follow the winding creek beds and river valleys, with small communities like Prestonia and Camp Run appearing along the hollows. To the south, the village of Erbacon sits at the junction of Missouri Cr and Laurel Creek, serving as a central point for the surrounding uplands.

Genealogists will find several notable burial sites including Centralia Cem, McCourt Cogar Cem, and Sunset Memorial Park. The rugged topography is punctuated by prominent landmarks such as Big Mtn and the Big Mountain Lookout Tower, which provides a vantage point over the converging waters of Houston Run, Bear Run, and Gulf Run. The presence of roads like Coal Mine RD hints at the industrial history of the local hillsides.