1968 Map of Moatstown

About this map

The South Branch Potomac River carves a deep valley through the center of this terrain, following a narrow corridor between Ruleman Mountain and Jack Mountain. In the late 1960s, this landscape in Pendleton County remained largely defined by small agricultural settlements and rural congregations. Small clusters of activity are visible at Moatstown, Zigler, and Harper, where the valley floor widens enough to support farmsteads and schools. The mapping includes detailed property indicators, such as fence and field lines, which provide a clear picture of land use in the high Appalachian ridges.