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1969 Map of Fort Seybert

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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South Fork Potomac River carves a narrow, winding valley through this part of Pendleton County, West Virginia, at a time when small rural settlements like Fort Seybert and Brandywine served as the primary social and economic hubs. The landscape is defined by its deep verticality, where ridges such as Brushy Mtn and River Ridge separate isolated communities. Local life is anchored by country churches including Fairview Bethel Ch and New Bethlehem Ch, while numerous cemeteries scattered across the slopes indicate the long-standing family roots in this corner of the Appalachian mountains. A series of water management structures, such as Dam No 10 and Dam No 11, highlight efforts to control the runoff from the high peaks of the George Washington National Forest. Tracing these drainage patterns from Rough Run to Stony Run reveals the intricate network of hollows that once dictated the placement of roads and homesteads.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1969
Date Published1970
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain