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1957 Map of Morgantown North, 1965 Print
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1957 Map of Morgantown North

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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The Monongahela River carves a deep valley through the coal and clay country of northern West Virginia and southern Pennsylvania, defining the industrial and academic growth of Morgantown in the late 1950s. The northern reaches of the city are prominently featured, including the sprawling grounds of West Virginia University and the U S Bureau of Mines Appalachian Experiment Station. To the north, the historic Mason and Dixon Line serves as the political boundary between Monongalia and Greene counties, where the river meets the Cheat River at Point Marion. Extensive strip mines scar the ridges around Stewartstown and Maidsville, while the Baltimore and Ohio railroad follows the riverbanks to serve the region's extractive economy. Suburban developments like Suncrest, Evansdale, and The Mileground reflect the mid-century expansion of the university community near the Morgantown Municipal Airport.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1957
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain