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1967 Map of Erbacon

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Erbacon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Centralia sits at the northern edge of this rugged Appalachian landscape, where the Elk River begins to broaden into the Sutton Lake backwaters. The valley floor is dominated by the winding path of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, which tracks alongside Laurel Creek through the settlements of Prestonia and Erbacon. This corridor served as a vital transport link through the steep ridges of the Glade and Holly regions, connecting isolated communities and timber resources.

Local history is preserved in landmarks such as the Cleveland Sch near the northern boundary and the Centralia Cem overlooking the river. The terrain is marked by prominent high points like Pilot Knob and Big Mountain, the latter topped with a Lookout Tower. Deep creek drainages including Missouri Creek and Carpenter Fork feed the main waterways, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that dictated the placement of early mountain roads and trails.