1958 Map of Fairmont East

About this map

The Monongahela River and Tygart Valley River anchor this 1958 survey of northern West Virginia, where the industrial expansion of Fairmont meets a landscape of deeply dissected ridges. The Baltimore and Ohio RR follows the Tygart Valley River through the southern half of the quadrangle, serving small riverfront communities like Hammond and Valley Falls. Rural life during this era is marked by a dense network of mountain schools and churches, including the Quiet Dell Sch and Bunners Ridge Ch, which were central to the scattered townships of Winfield and Union. The terrain is characterized by prominent high ground like Hickman Ridge and Bunners Ridge, where 1976 revisions indicate active Strip Mine operations. This map captures the region before extensive modern development, showing the proximity of early industry to established family farms and small crossroad settlements.