1958 Map of Nestorville

About this map

The Tygart River Reservoir winds through the hills of Barbour County in the late 1950s, defining a landscape of deep valleys and small highland communities. Local industry and traditional livelihoods are visible in the proximity of Strip Mines near Moatsville and the Vannoy Mill on Glady Creek. The map documents a dense network of rural infrastructure, including numerous family and community landmarks like Mariahs Ch and Hoffman Sch.