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1924 Map of Mc Dowell

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The settlement of Palo Alto sits at the southern edge of this West Virginia and Virginia border survey, where the landscape is defined by the high ridges of Jack Mountain and Shenandoah Mountain. Topographer E.I. Ireland documented a terrain heavily marked by rural community centers, particularly small schools such as Laurel Hill School, Lone Oak School, and Mt Hull School. These educational landmarks, along with country houses of worship like St Paul Church and Emmanuel Church, trace a pattern of settlement tied to the narrow valleys and hollows between the peaks.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1924
Date Published1944
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.9 x 21 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain