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1966 Map of Bergoo

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Bergoo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The extractive economy of Webster County's highlands defines this 1966 landscape, where the confluence of the Elk River and Leatherwood Creek at Bergoo serves as a hub for mining and rail activity. Dozens of Strip Mines and deep mines dot the steep ridges of Jonathan Knob, Pompeys Knob, and Cold Knob, linked by a complex network of Jeep Trails and the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Industrial infrastructure is prominent throughout the terrain, including a Substation at Bergoo and a Tipple and Tailings Ponds near Jerryville.

While industrial footprints dominate the northern half, the southern section transitions into the protected wilderness of the Monongahela National Forest. Cultural landmarks like Pleasant Grove Ch and the Meadowland Cem provide a human record alongside the coal camps of Parcoal and Curtin. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the Gauley River headwaters, where remote hollows like Beetree Hollow and Johnson Hollow carve through the Yew Mountains.