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1960 Map of Mannington

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Mannington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The hills and deep-cut valleys of northwestern Marion County are defined by a complex extractive landscape, where industrial infrastructure weaves through rural communities. In Mannington, the Baltimore and Ohio railroad follows the curve of Buffalo Creek, serving as a vital corridor for the region's coal and gas production. Numerous Gas Wells are scattered across the ridges, particularly near Bake Oven Knob and along the waters of Pyles Fork.

Evidence of the coal industry is prominent near the settlement of Rachel, which is marked by a significant Mine Dump, and further east at Consol No 9. For local historians and genealogists, the map preserves the locations of many family-named burial grounds and rural institutions, including the Blackshere Cem, Hess Cem, and Blackshere Chapel. The transition toward mid-century suburban and commercial life is visible in developments like Sunny View Acres and the Drive-in Theater near Farmington.