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2011 Map of Perote

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Perote
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Pea River and its numerous tributaries, including Bogue Chitta Creek and Mill Creek, define this rural section of Barbour County. This landscape is characterized by a network of small, historic communities connected by winding county roads, such as Perote, Smuteye, and Blues Old Stand. The settlement pattern follows the drainage divides between the various creeks, with clusters of development near established landmarks like Jamback and Tanyard.

Family history is deeply rooted in the land here, evidenced by several well-documented burial sites. Researchers can find Perote Cemetery, Mount Harmon Cemetery, and Rogers Cemetery scattered throughout the territory, often situated on higher ground such as Star Hill or near the southern rise of Boot Hill. The many watercourses, including Double Creek and Mothershed Branch, illustrate a complex hydrological system that has likely influenced local agriculture and property boundaries for generations.