1958 Map of Arlee

About this map

The settlement of Arlee sits at a crossroads in rural Mason County, where the landscape is defined by the steep divides of SEVENMILE Ridge, Loggerhead Ridge, and Hambrick Ridge. This 1958 survey, updated with 1975 photorevisions, shows a community deeply rooted in its terrain, with narrow hollows like Opossum Hollow and Barn Hollow providing the primary conduits for local travel. The presence of numerous small congregations, including Zion Ch, Pine Grove Ch, and Mt Carmel Ch, alongside educational landmarks like Woods Sch and Buckle Sch, illustrates the decentralized social fabric of the era. A significant portion of the land is dedicated to the Chief Cornstalk State Hunting Ground, which includes the Chief Cornstalk Headquarters. The map captures the intricate drainage system of the West Virginia backcountry, tracing the winding paths of Sixteenmile Creek and its many forks that dictated the placement of family cemeteries and homesteads.