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1965 Map of Cope

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Cope
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Morgantown anchors the southern edge of this mid-1960s survey, where the rolling landscape of Morgan County transitions into a network of creek valleys. The drainage patterns of Stotts Creek and its various forks, including the East Fork, West Fork, and South Fork, dominate the central topography. This era shows a rural landscape punctuated by small crossroads like Exchange and Cope, alongside institutional landmarks such as Township Sch and Pleasant Grove Ch.

Evidence of the local economy and community life is visible in the distribution of family-named sites like Williams Cem and Stines Mill Corner, as well as the Fish Hatchery near the western boundary. Significant elevation changes are marked by Mt Nebo and its Nebo Overlook, providing a clear picture of the region's physical geography before modern suburban expansion. The map also traces established routes like Old Morgantown Road and New Harmony Road, which connected these dispersed agrarian settlements.