1951 Map of Fort Seybert

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The South Fork Potomac River carves through the central valley of this 1951 survey, a region defined by its high ridges and isolated rural communities. The map captures the settled landscape of eastern Pendleton County and its border with Virginia shortly after the war, showing a high concentration of institutional landmarks that served these valley neighborhoods. Local history and genealogy are anchored by specific names like the New Bethlehem Ch, Bethlehem Ch, and Fame (PO), alongside numerous small schoolhouses such as Dunkle Sch and the Pleasant Grove Ch Dale Hill Sch. The topography is particularly dense, with peaks like Flagpole Knob and Mitchell Knob looming over the river flats. For those looking for early recreation sites, the Riven Rock Picnic Grounds and Hall Spr indicate the area's transition into the George Washington National Forest.