1958 Map of Clarksburg

About this map

Clarksburg and its surrounding industrial satellites appear here at a peak of mid-century development, where the West Fork River carves a deep path through the coal-rich hills of Harrison County. The landscape is defined by a dense concentration of resource extraction and infrastructure, from the Laura Lee Mine in the north to the numerous Strip Mines that dot the ridges. The complex rail network of the Baltimore and Ohio facilitates movement between manufacturing hubs like Spelter, Anmoore, and Nutter Fort. Significant civic landmarks are well-documented, including the V A Hospital, the Orphans Home, and the Drive-in Theater near Meadowbrook. This map captures the integration of urban residential life in neighborhoods like Broad Oaks and North View alongside the heavy industry and mines that sustained the local economy during this era.