1960 Map of Pomeroy

About this map

Industrial activity and river commerce define the landscape of Pomeroy and Middleport during the early 1960s. The Ohio River serves as the primary corridor for a complex transport network where the New York Central, Baltimore and Ohio, and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads converge to support the regional coal economy. Extensive strip mines and numerous mines dot the hillsides, particularly along Strip Mine Run and Thomas Fork, illustrating the heavy extraction that shaped the terrain. Beyond the riverfront industry, the map documents a settled rural community through its network of schools and churches, such as Wahama High School and Sacred Heart Church. Local landmarks like the County Fairgrounds and the Drive-in Theater near Adamsville provide a look at mid-century social life in Meigs and Mason Counties.