1925 Map of Kingwood

About this map

The Cheat River carves a winding path through this corner of Preston County, defining a landscape where the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and historic turnpikes dictate the movement of goods and people. The county seat of Kingwood serves as a northern anchor, while the river's dramatic bends near Rowlesburg and Manheim reveal the intensive engineering required to navigate the mountain terrain. Settlements like Terra Alta and Tunnelton highlight the importance of the rail line, while the southern reaches of the map transition into the protected lands of the Monongahela National Forest.