1944 Map of Mc Connellsburg

About this map

Mc Connellsburg serves as the focal point of this mid-century landscape, positioned where the valley floor meets the steep ascent of Cove Mountain. The map reveals a region defined by its narrow valleys and ridges, with Buchanan State Forest and multiple State Game Refuges covering the high ground. Notable for local historians is the industrial and agricultural infrastructure, including the Richmond Furnace and the Fish Hatchery near Fort Loudon. The transportation network is anchored by the Penn Central rail line and historic routes like Path Valley. Smaller settlements and rural landmarks such as Dutchtown, Cito, and educational sites like McGovern Sch and Jugtown Sch provide a detailed look at the social geography of the area during the 1940s, with later updates showing the development of Cowans Gap Lake.