1960 Map of Lansing

About this map

The industrial and extractive landscape of Belmont County is clearly defined here by the extensive presence of Strip Mines and subterranean workings following the valley floors. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor dictates the settlement patterns, winding through the sharp topography alongside Wheeling Creek and McMahon Creek. This 1960s-era snapshot captures the coal-belt communities of Lansing, Blaine, and Barton during a period of transition, where legacy infrastructure like the National Road meets modern developments such as a Drive-in Theater and the local Interchange. Genealogists will find a dense concentration of burial sites, including Belmont Memorial Park Cemetery and several smaller family or local grounds like Hardesty Cem and Berry Cem. The map provides a distinct look at the intersection of heavy industry and residential growth in the hills overlooking Bellaire and Bridgeport.