1960 Map of Lake Lynn

About this map

The Cheat River corridor, including the waters of Lake Lynn and Cheat Lake, defines this borderland landscape between West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Historically significant industrial and recreational sites line the riverbanks, from the Power Station near the dam to the public spaces of Mont Chateau State Park and Coopers Rock State Forest. The map documents the region's diverse economic history, showing the Clay Furnace alongside the extensive Strip Mines that mark the hillsides of Springhill. Communities like Cheat Neck and Sunset Beach provide a record of local residential growth, while the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the Ices Ferry Bridge highlight the transport networks connecting these rugged ridges. Family history is preserved through scattered markers like Donaldson Cem and Baker Cem.