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1957 Map of Morgantown North

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Morgantown North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Monongahela River carves a deep valley through this industrial and academic landscape, where the northern expansion of Morgantown meets the Pennsylvania state line. The map captures a period of significant growth for West Virginia University, showing the development of The Flatts and Evansdale campus areas alongside established neighborhoods like Westover and Star City. The industrial character of the region is defined by extensive Strip Mines and the rail corridors of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Monongahela Railway.

To the north, the confluence of the Cheat River and the Monongahela marks the location of Point Marion, a vital river junction. Notable landmarks include the U S Bureau of Mines Appalachian Experiment Station and several rural centers such as Taylortown and Hoard. The transition from river-bottom industry to upland farming is evident near Chestnut Ridge and the Morgantown Municipal Airport (Hart Field).