1960 Map of Masontown

About this map

Masontown and Reedsville serve as the primary hubs in this mid-century portrait of Preston County's industrial and agricultural landscape. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor anchors the region's economy, winding alongside Deckers Creek to connect coal-producing areas like Morgan Mines and Bretz with the larger regional network. The map reveals a high density of rural institutions, including Sturgiss Ch, Zinn Chapel, and the Friendship Sch, reflecting the established community structure of the time. Northwest of the river, the landscape transitions into the protected woodlands of Coopers Rock State Forest above the Cheat River. Notable local landmarks like a Drive-In Theater and various Strip Mines indicate the mid-20th-century intersection of leisure and heavy industry.