2016 Map of Newburg

About this map

The planned subsistence community of Arthurdale stands at the northern edge of this Preston County landscape, characterized by its distinctive layout and proximity to Deckers Cr. Further south, the industrial and transit history of the region is evident in the cluster of rail-oriented settlements like Newburg, Hiorra, and Tunnelton. The Kingwood Tunnel and the J. Richard Taylor Bridge highlight the engineering required to navigate the area's complex drainage systems, including Three Fork Creek and Raccoon Cr. Numerous burial sites, such as Pratt Cem, Concord Cem, and Union Cem, are scattered across the ridges, providing valuable geographic markers for genealogical research. The map illustrates a transition from the agricultural heritage found at Browns Mill to the more concentrated residential pockets of Howesville and Independence, linked by a network of rural routes like Irish Ridge Rd and Birds Creek Rd.