1976 Map of Osage

About this map

Mount Morris straddles the borderlands of West Virginia and Pennsylvania, anchoring the northern reaches of this mid-1970s orthophotoquad. Produced by the Geological Survey in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, this imagery captures the intricate surface patterns of a landscape shaped by both agriculture and industry. The winding course of Dunkard Creek cuts across the northern terrain, while the community of Cassville sits central to the southern portion of the sheet. Toward the southeast, the residential and industrial footprints of Pursglove and Osage are visible, showing the concentration of settlement along the narrow valley floors. This aerial perspective offers an unvarnished look at the coal-country topography, revealing how roads and buildings follow the natural contours of the hills and hollows before further modernization.