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1960 Map of Masontown

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Masontown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor anchors the landscape of Preston and Monongalia counties, cutting through the heavy industry of the mid-20th century. Moving southeast from Greer, the rail line services a series of mining operations and small settlements, including Cascade and Bretz. The map reveals the extensive reach of extraction in the region, with numerous Strip Mine locations and the Morgan Mines dotting the hillsides. Central to the sheet is Masontown, a primary hub of activity situated near Dillan and Pleasant Valley.

Social and civic life is marked by rural institutions like Sturgiss Sch, Zion Ch, and the Zinn Chapel. Further south, the community of Arthurdale reflects its unique history as a planned subsistence homestead project. The northern edge of the map transitions into the protected terrain of Coopers Rock State Forest, where the Cheat River carves a deep valley, contrasting with the industrial and agricultural patterns found near Reedsville.