1977 Map of Mill Creek

About this map

Huttonsville and Mill Creek anchor the developed corridor along the Tygart Valley River, where the valley floor transitions sharply into the high timberlands of the Monongahela National Forest. In the mid-1970s, this area reflects a mix of institutional presence and resource extraction, notably featuring the Huttonsville Correctional Center and several strip mines located near White Top and Cromer Top. The valley landscape is marked by civic and religious infrastructure, including the Tygart Valley High Sch, Jerusalem Ch, and a Filtration Plant supporting the riverside communities. Rising above the river, the terrain climbs toward Rich Mountain and Cheat Mountain, while dozens of smaller drainages like Becky Creek and Mc Call Run carve through the forested ridges. This survey details the complex network of mountain roads and jeep trails that service the high-elevation gaps and summits like Hutton Knob.