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1960 Map of Grant Town

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Grant Town
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Monongahela River corridor and its industrial landscape dominate this 1960s study, showcasing the heavy rail and mining infrastructure of Marion County. The settlement of Grant Town is centered near a significant Mine Dump and Conveyor, illustrating the area's deep connection to coal extraction. This industrial activity is supported by a dense network of transportation, including the Baltimore and Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads that snake through the valleys alongside Buffalo Creek and Paw Paw Creek.

Away from the river, the landscape transitions into a series of hollows and ridges marked by numerous family-named cemeteries and small rural landmarks. Genealogists will find interest in sites like Bennefield Cem, Gilbor Cem, and Bowls Chapel. The map also captures the education and religious hubs of the mid-century, from the Rivesville High Sch to Bethel Ch and Monumental Ch, providing a detailed look at the community structure during this era of West Virginian history.