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1969 Map of Belmont

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Belmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Little Muskingum River meanders through a landscape defined by deep valleys and timbered ridges, much of which is protected within the Wayne National Forest. This 1969 field-checked survey reveals an area where early petroleum extraction left a visible footprint, with hundreds of oil and gas wells peppering the hillsides between Lawrence and Newell Run. The settlement pattern follows the narrow creek bottoms and ridge tops, connected by a network of winding roads like Zion Ridge Road and Peggs Road.

Along the southern edge, the Ohio River serves as the state boundary between Belmont, West Virginia, and the Ohio shoreline. Cultural landmarks including the Covered Bridge near Hills and numerous rural sanctuaries like Mount Zion Cem & Ch and Mt Pisgah Cem & Ch provide significant touchpoints for local history. The presence of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor along the river highlights the importance of the valley as a primary transportation artery for the region.