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1958 Map of Mount Alto

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Mount Alto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Davies Grove and Mt Moriah Ch anchor the high ground of northern Mason County in this mid-century survey, which reveals a landscape of ridge-top settlements and winding creek valleys. The terrain is defined by prominent features like Chestnut Ridge and Thomas Ridge, where small community centers such as Mount Alto and Rollins served the local population. Educational and spiritual life was decentralized across the hills, evidenced by numerous small institutions including Mountain Flower Sch and Mt Olive Ch.

The southern portion of the sheet captures the confluence of river and rail commerce. The Kanawha River serves as a primary corridor, flanked by the Conrail line and the settlement of Beech Hill. Extensive rural infrastructure is visible throughout the area, from the Leon-Baden Road to various resource extraction points such as Gas Well and Oil Well sites, documenting the regional shift toward energy development and transportation during the 1950s.