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1922 Map of Circleville

Name: 1922 Topographic Map of Circleville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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South Fork Potomac River carves through a landscape dominated by the high ridges of Spruce Mountain and North Fork Mountain, creating a network of isolated valleys where early 20th-century life centered on family-named schools and small parish churches. The density of educational sites is particularly high, with institutions like Brooklyn School, Drops Gap School, and Painter School serving the dispersed mountain communities.

Economic and social hubs are anchored by Riverton and Circleville, while the presence of McCoy's Mill on the South Fork suggests the importance of water power in this period. Local genealogy is well-represented through family-linked landmarks such as Judy Rocks, Moser Knob, and the Johnstown (Movers P O) post office. The division between the Monongahela National Forest and George Washington National Forest frames much of the terrain, illustrating the significant federal land presence in this part of West Virginia.