1959 Map of Majorsville

About this map

Wheeling Creek carves a winding path through this corner of the Northern Panhandle, where the rugged terrain of Marshall Co meets the Pennsylvania state line. The landscape is defined by high ridges like Number Two Ridge and Dry Ridge, which separate the various districts and dictate the placement of early mountain roads. In 1959, the area remained largely rural, dotted with small community centers such as Majorsville and Enlow, and marked by a series of family and community landmarks. Genealogists can identify specific burial grounds and places of worship, including the Earlywine Cem and Sand Hill Ch. The presence of a significant Pipeline network and scattered Mines alongside older landmarks like Crows Mills illustrates the transition of the local economy from traditional milling and farming toward the extraction and transport of regional resources.