1904 Map of Cameron

About this map

Moundsville sits at the western edge of this 1902 survey, where the Ohio River meets a landscape defined by deep valleys and high ridges like Spring Hill. The settlement patterns here follow the winding courses of Wheeling Creek and Fish Creek, with numerous small communities such as Glen Easton, Loudenville, and Adaline established at creek forks. The infrastructure of the early twentieth century is clearly visible, anchored by the Baltimore and Ohio R. R. which connects the primary rail hub at Cameron to the riverfront via Rosbys Rock. Transportation over the hills is dominated by the Waynesburg Turnpike, while local industry is represented by sites like Crows Mills. This map captures a moment when the tri-state border region of West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio relied heavily on this complex network of narrow runs and ridge roads for commerce and communication.