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2016 Map of Masontown

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Masontown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The corridor between Masontown and Reedsville anchors this West Virginia survey, illustrating a landscape where industrial heritage and residential growth intersect. The passage of Deckers Creek and its associated rail trail serves as the primary geographic axis, connecting historic settlements like Cascade and Bretz. Genealogists and local historians can locate established landmarks such as the Reedsville Cem and Sturgis Church, alongside smaller hamlets like Guseman and Kanes Creek.

Evidence of the area's extraction history is visible at the Miller Mine, while the northern portion of the map transitions into the steep terrain surrounding the Cheat River. Distinctive natural features like Maiden Spring and Cheat View overlook the river valley near Beaverhole. The southern edge includes a portion of Arthurdale, the nation's first New Deal subsistence homestead community, reflecting the intentional planning of the mid-20th century in this portion of Preston County.