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2014 Map of Little Birch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Little Birch lies at the heart of this central West Virginia landscape, where the Little Birch River carves a winding path through the deeply dissected plateau of Braxton County. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valleys and ridgelines, with small communities like Tesla and Hickory Flats connected by a network of rural routes such as the Old Tpke Rd. High points like Little Birch Mtn and Pilot Knob define the local horizon, while the Mountaineer Expy provides modern access through the western edge of the quadrangle.

Genealogists will find several burial sites scattered across the ridges, including the Elizabeth Chapel Cem and Hoover Cem on Bug Ridge, as well as the Baker Ridge Cem to the north. These sites, along with the Harris Cem, mark the generational history of the families who settled this area. The map also delineates the convergence of Braxton, Nicholas, and Webster counties, illustrating how administrative boundaries navigate the complex drainage systems of Spring Run, Fisher Run, and Skyles Cr.