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1925 Map of Clarksburg

Name: 1925 Topographic Map of Clarksburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1925
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1925

About this map

Clarksburg serves as the industrial and transport nexus for this 1925 snapshot of Harrison County, where the Baltimore and Ohio RR follows the winding course of the West Fork River. The map captures a landscape defined by its mining and milling heritage, with significant coal operations such as the Ocean Mine and Coals Mine located near expanding rail hubs. Beyond the urban center, the terrain is densely marked by a network of rural school districts and small settlements like Annabelle (Four States PO) and Meadowbrook, illustrating a decentralized but active community structure.

Industrial infrastructure is interspersed with family and community landmarks, from Sturms Mill on Robinson Run to the Carolina Rolling Chapel in the northern hills. High points like Pinnickinnick Mtn overlook a valley filled with dozens of local schools, including Lower Davisson Run School and Painter Run School, reflecting the era's demographic distribution before the consolidation of rural townships. The presence of districts like Clay District and Eagle District provides a clear framework for tracing early 20th-century property and genealogy records.