1977 Map of Hillsboro

About this map

The Pearl S Buck Birthplace stands as a prominent landmark in the Little Levels valley, a region of Pocahontas County characterized by its flat agricultural basin surrounded by the high ridges of the Monongahela National Forest. The settlement of Hillsboro serves as the local hub, while the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor tracks the path of the Greenbrier River in the east, connecting the smaller hamlets of Seebert and Buckeye. This 1970s survey captures the landscape before major modern changes, showing the traditional placement of rural institutions like Marvin Chapel and the Advent Ch alongside mid-century additions like the Drive-in Theater near Buckeye. To the north, the Highland Scenic Highway winds through the high elevations of Cranberry Mountain and Black Mountain, providing access to the Cranberry Glades Overlook and the wilderness of the Cranberry River headwaters.