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1960 Map of Middlebourne

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Middlebourne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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Middle Island Creek winds dramatically through this portion of Tyler County, creating the distinctive horseshoe bend known as The Jug near Middlebourne. This area, surveyed in 1960, reflects a landscape deeply tied to the natural resource economy of West Virginia, marked by numerous Oil Wells and a network of Pipelines traversing the ridgelines. The settlement pattern follows the narrow creek valleys and elevated ridges, with small communities like Bearsville, Wick, and Meadville serving as local anchors.

Genealogists will find several landmarks preserved on this sheet, including Archers Chapel, Lawson Ch, and Mt Pleasant Cem. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Klondike Ridge and Owlshead, with many small runs like Sancho Creek and McKim Creek feeding the larger drainage system. The presence of the High Sch in Middlebourne indicates the town's role as a regional center during the mid-20th century.