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1969 Map of Belington

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Belington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Belington serves as the focal point of this West Virginia survey, situated at the junction of the Baltimore and Ohio and Western Maryland railroads. The town's proximity to the Tygart Valley River and the industrial activity indicated by numerous Strip Mines across the Sand Ridge and Laurel Mountain highlights a landscape deeply tied to resource extraction and transportation. Outside the main settlement, the area is punctuated by small community centers like Meadowville, Valley Bend, and Stringtown.

Cultural and historical markers are scattered throughout the hills, including specialized sites like the Charcoal Ovens and the Lookout Tower. Educational and religious life for rural families is documented through landmarks such as Barbour High Sch, Shawkey Sch, and Little Bethel Ch. The presence of recreation and conservation is evident at Teter Creek Lake and Camp Barbour, providing a balanced view of a mid-century Appalachian community defined by its labor and its landscape.