1960 Map of Newburg

About this map

Arthurdale stands as a primary focal point in this Preston County landscape, a planned community characterized by its unique spatial arrangement and local institutions like the Arthurdale Sch and Arthurdale Cem. The 1960s terrain is deeply defined by the presence of numerous Strip Mines, which pockmark the ridges and valleys between the industrial corridors of the Baltimore and Ohio and Northern West Virginia railroads. These rail lines connect historical mining and residential centers such as Newburg, Austen, and Tunnelton. Local life is further recorded through a network of rural landmarks, including the Gordon Ch and Bethlehem Ch, as well as older infrastructure like Browns Mill on Stacks Run. The map effectively captures the mid-century transition of this Appalachian coal region, documenting the heavy impact of surface mining alongside established settlements like Howesville and Gladesville.