1960 Map of Harrisville

About this map

The industrial footprint of mid-century coal mining dominates this landscape, where Strip Mines and the massive Georgetown Coal Preparation Plant sit alongside long-established rural settlements. Situated within the historic Old Seven Ranges, the terrain is defined by a dense network of ridges including Penova Ridge and Branson Ridge, which separate the various forks of Short Creek and Wheeling Creek. The infrastructure of the era is evident in the multiple rail lines serving the valley, including the Chicago and St Louis and New York Central railroads.