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1960 Map of Philippi

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Philippi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Philippi serves as the focal point of this 1960s-era landscape, where the Tygart River winds through the hills of Barbour County. The geography is heavily defined by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor and the extensive presence of strip mines that mark the ridges between narrow creek valleys. Higher ground is home to Alderson-Broaddus College overlooking the river, while the surrounding countryside is dotted with small coal-era settlements like Berryburg and Meriden.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including the Old Quaker Cem and numerous country churches such as Point Pleasant Ch and Marys Chapel. The map also captures the early recreational development of the Tygart Lake State Park area in the north. This survey documents the intersection of heavy industry and educational institutions during a period of transition for West Virginia's coal country.