1969 Map of Montrose

About this map

Leading Creek carves a central corridor through this West Virginia landscape, where the Maryland Western Railroad follows the valley floor through settlements like Montrose and Smith Crossing. The map captures the meeting of three counties—Randolph, Barbour, and Tucker—while highlighting the transition from the valley farms to the dense timber of the Monongahela National Forest. Significant local institutions are documented throughout, including Israel Ch, Union Chapel, and the Elkins Speedway located south of Kerens.