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1924 Map of Centerpoint

Name: 1924 Topographic Map of Centerpoint
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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The Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor anchors the southern portion of this landscape, connecting the industrial nodes of Salem, Industrial, and Smithton Smithburg Sta. In this 1920s-era revision of the territory where Doddridge, Harrison, Tyler, and Wetzel Counties converge, the map reveals a dense network of mountain communities and decentralized schoolhouses. Settlements such as Centerpoint, Sedalia, and Blandville are interspersed among dozens of rural education sites like Broad Run School and Golden Don School, reflecting the era's reliance on localized community hubs.

The intricate drainage patterns of the South Fork and Righthand Fork define the rugged topography, where family-named landmarks and country parishes provided the social framework for residents. Churches like Pisgah Church and Fairview Church stand near deep-cut runs, while small post offices at Alvy PO Stringtown and Braden Sta Lima PO highlight the vital communication links for these Appalachian hollows before modern highway expansion.