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1968 Map of Beverly West

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Beverly West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Tygart Valley River corridor defines the eastern edge of this landscape, where the Western Maryland railroad follows the winding water through settlements like Beverly, Dailey, and Valley Bend. To the west, the steep slopes of Rich Mountain separate the river valley from the drainage of the Middle Fork and Roaring Creek. This late 1960s survey illustrates a rural mountain economy transitioning between traditional agriculture and industrial utility, with a prominent pipeline and several strip mines cutting across the ridges of Huttonsville and the surrounding heights.

Local infrastructure for the community is concentrated in the valley, including the Homestead Sch, the Valley Bend Ch, and various cemeteries such as Wood Cem. Significant aviation landmarks, including an Airway Beacon on the northern ridge and a Lookout Tower overlooking the river valley, emphasize the region's prominence for monitoring the central West Virginia terrain. Much of the southern and eastern landscape is protected within the Monongahela National Forest, providing a clear boundary between the settled valley and the timbered highlands.