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1933 Map of Morgantown

Name: 1933 Topographic Map of Morgantown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Morgantown serves as the industrial and transport hub of this Monongalia County landscape, situated at a major bend in the Monongahela River. The map reveals a region transitioning from early iron production to a rail-centered economy, evidenced by the presence of the Clay Furnace, Clinton Furnace, and Laurel Iron Works alongside the expanding tracks of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Settlements like Star City, Westover, and Sturgiss City show the early 20th-century footprint of urban growth.

The topography is defined by the steep gorge of the Cheat River, featuring landmarks such as Cheat View and Cooper Rock. Local genealogy is well-represented through dozens of family-named schools and churches, including McMellin School, Gott School, and McClure Chapel. The river infrastructure is particularly detailed, showing Lock No 8, Lock No 9, and the historic Ice Ferry crossing, providing a clear picture of the area's vital water-based commerce and travel during this era.