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2011 Map of Stafford

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Stafford and the surrounding township terrain are defined by the winding course of East Fork Duck Creek and its many tributaries, which carved the deep valleys and ridges that shaped the local transportation network. This 2011 survey illustrates a classic Appalachian landscape where settlements like Road Fork, Elk, and Harriettsville are pinned to the narrow creek bottoms, while ridges such as Tabor Ridge and Myers Ridge serve as the backbone for township roads.

A remarkable concentration of burial grounds, including Mount Tabor Cemetery and Crum Ridge Cemetery, suggests a long history of family homesteads scattered across the hills. The Huffman Covered Bridge stands as a distinct landmark in the southwest corner, while the Stafford Post Office remains a central hub for the northern part of the quadrangle. The map captures the enduring rural character of the region, from the Clear Fork Little Muskingum River in the northeast to the Middle Fork Duck Creek in the south.