1959 Map of Aurora

About this map

Cathedral State Park stands as a preserved remnant of the ancient hemlock and beech forests that once covered these high ridges of Preston County. The George Washington Highway traverses the central terrain, connecting established upland settlements like Aurora and Brookside during the late 1950s. The map reveals a deeply rooted rural community, evidenced by the high density of small family and community landmarks such as Accident School, Accident Cemetery, and Stemple Ridge School.