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1960 Map of New Martinsville

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of New Martinsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Ohio River corridor at New Martinsville dominates this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape where heavy industry and river navigation meet the rising ridges of Magnolia and Proctor. The riverfront is a dense network of transport and utility, featuring the Hannibal Locks and Dam, extensive Sewage Disposal facilities, and the industrial footprint at Natrium. Transportation is anchored by the Baltimore and Ohio and Conrail lines, which skirt the river bottoms alongside settlements like Brooklyn and Steelton.

Upland from the valley, the topography shifts to a series of named ridges, including Newman Ridge and Highland Ridge, where rural life is marked by numerous family and community landmarks. Genealogists will find many sites of interest, such as Mt Zion Cem, Wayne Cem, and the County Infirmary. Small local centers like McClay Ch and the Steelton Sch highlight the community infrastructure that served these hillside and river-bottom neighborhoods before later expansions.