1960 Map of Audra

About this map

The Tygart Valley River and Middle Fork River converge in this rugged section of West Virginia, where industrial rail lines trace the deep river valleys. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad serves as the primary artery for the region, connecting coal-rich areas and small communities like Tygart Junction and Carrollton. Significant local landmarks include Audra State Park, established along the boulder-strewn banks of the Middle Fork, and numerous upland settlements such as Boulder (Rangoon PO). The map reveals a landscape defined by its rural institutions, with a high density of country churches and schools like Bethany Ch, Bethel Ch, and the Swamp Run Sch. Small-scale resource extraction is evident through scattered labels for a Quarry and Strip Mine, highlighting the era's reliance on the local terrain for industry.