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2016 Map of Rowlesburg

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Rowlesburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Rowlesburg sits at a critical bend in the Cheat River, where the landscape is defined by the steep elevation changes of Briery Mountains and Cannon Hill. The town's historical development is closely tied to the river crossing and the rail infrastructure, evidenced by the presence of the Tray Run Viaduct and the Rowlesburg W-Beam Bridge. To the south, smaller settlements like Macomber and Etam follow the contours of the valley, while family heritage is preserved in numerous upland burial sites such as the Knotts Family Cem, Watkins Cem, and Deakins Cem.

The southern portion of the quadrangle transitions into the protected lands of the Monongahela National Forest, where the terrain rises toward Limestone Mtn. Notable river features like the Seven Islands and crossings such as the Macomber Truss Bridge illustrate how local transportation evolved to navigate the complex hydrology of Wolf Cr and Buffalo Cr. This survey captures the enduring pattern of valley-floor settlements connected by winding mountain roads and significant engineering works designed to traverse the Preston County highlands.