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1972 Map of Anthony

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Anthony
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Greenbrier River dominates this portion of the West Virginia landscape, winding through a deep valley bordered by Falling Spring Ridge and Poley Ridge. The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad tracks trace the river's tight oxbows, serving as the primary transportation artery for small riverside settlements like Woodman and Gardner. In the northern section, Falling Spring sits at a strategic bend where Spring Creek meets the river, while further south the community of Anthony marks the confluence with Anthony Creek.

Inside the Monongahela National Forest, the map reveals a shift from riverside industry to recreation and public land use. The Blue Bend Recreation Area and Greenbrier Youth Camp occupy the eastern woodlands, while upland landmarks like Panther Ridge and Hopkins Mtn rise above the drainage basins. Local history is preserved in rural identifiers such as Enon Ch, Walnut Grove Cem, and the small settlement of Auto.