1976 Map of Belmont

About this map

The Ohio River corridor defines the southern boundary of this 1976 orthophotoquad, where the settlement of Belmont sits along the riverbank in Pleasants County. The map provides a sharp aerial perspective of the region's topography, characterized by a dense network of wooded ridges and winding valleys. Navigating through the interior is the Little Muskingum River, which meanders significantly as it carves through the landscape toward its eventual confluence. The imagery highlights the distinct contrast between the developed riverfront and the rural, high-relief interior, where the small settlement of Dart is positioned. This specific survey, produced in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, captures the land use patterns and forest cover of the mid-1970s, making it a valuable tool for examining historical shoreline configurations and rural West Virginia homesteads.