1959 Map of Bethany

About this map

Bethany College and its surroundings anchor this 1959 survey of the West Virginia-Pennsylvania borderlands. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Buffalo Creek, which carves through steep ridges like McAdoo Ridge and Apple Pie Ridge. The map highlights the historical significance of the region, specifically through the Alexander Campbell Mansion and the religious roots of the area evidenced by Stone Chapel Ch. To the south, West Liberty and West Liberty State College represent another key educational hub. The transition from agricultural valley life to industrial extraction is visible in several Mines and a Tipple Mine located near the village of Bethany. Local genealogists will find value in family-named landmarks like Cox Cem and the small settlements of McKinleyville and Frogtown, while the inclusion of the Castleman Run Public Fishing Area and Bellview Campground speaks to the region's recreational character by the late 1950s.