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1958 Map of Clarksburg

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Clarksburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Clarksburg anchors this mid-century portrait of Harrison County, where the West Fork River winds through a landscape defined by industry and local transit. The city's post-war infrastructure is clearly visible, featuring landmarks like the V A Hospital, the Athletic Field, and the Radio and TV Station (WBOY). Surrounding the urban center, a network of coal-mining operations and railroads, including the Baltimore and Ohio, connects peripheral settlements such as Lumberport, Nutter Fort, and Anmoore.

The map reveals a mix of civic life and industrial extraction, with numerous Strip Mine symbols scattered among rural schools and churches. Prominent terrain features like Pinnickinnick Mtn overlook the valley, while smaller residential clusters like North View and Stealey show the era's suburban footprint. Educational sites including Victory High Sch and Linden Sch provide valuable touchstones for genealogists researching family locations during the late 1950s.