2019 Map of Little Birch

About this map

Little Birch and the nearby settlement of Tesla occupy a landscape defined by the convergence of the Little Birch River and the Birch River in the Appalachian foothills. This terrain is characterized by a dense network of ridges and narrow valleys, such as Bug Ridge and Barker Ridge, where small communities and family cemeteries established roots away from the primary river corridors. The drainage pattern is complex, with numerous named runs and forks like Two Lick Run, Sena Run, and Fisher Run carving into the upland plateau. Local genealogy is well-represented through several hilltop burial grounds, including Elizabeth Chapel Cem and Harris Cem. The area’s geography is further shaped by the borders of Braxton, Webster, and Nicholas Counties, which meet amidst landmarks like Little Birch Mtn and Pilot Knob. This 2019 survey documents a rural West Virginia landscape where transportation follows the winding contours of the land, as seen along Old Turnpike RD and Erbacon RD.