1944 Map of Mc Dowell

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Shenandoah Mountain and the high ridges of the Alleghenies dominate this 1944 survey, revealing a landscape defined by isolated valleys and a sparse network of mountain schools and churches. The historic Parkersburg and Staunton Turnpike cuts across the center, a vital artery connecting the small communities of Mc Dowell and Headwaters. In the northern section, local life is anchored by institutions like the Mt Hall Sch and St Pauls Ch, while industrial history is represented by Sirons Mill along the Bullpasture River.