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2011 Map of Masontown

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Masontown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Masontown and Reedsville serve as the primary hubs of this Preston County landscape, where the plateau terrain meets the deep incision of the Cheat River. The area’s industrial history is well-preserved through detailed labeling of coal and power infrastructure, including the Miller Mine near Bretz and the Morgan Mines further south. The map documents a complex water management system with multiple structures such as the Town of Masontown Water Supply Dam and several facilities on Upper Deckers Creek, illustrating the region's reliance on controlled local waterways.

Transportation and small-scale settlement patterns are evident in communities like Cascade, Greer, and Guseman. Many family-named landmarks are visible, such as Frank Corbin Spring and Maiden Spring, which alongside Sturgis Church and the Bretz Post Office, offer significant detail for genealogical research. The northern section is dominated by the steep topography near Raven Rock and Cheat View, overlooking the winding river valley.