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1960 Map of Pomeroy

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Pomeroy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Ohio River bend anchors this industrial and agricultural landscape during the mid-twentieth century, serving as the border between Salisbury, Ohio, and Waggener, West Virginia. The riverfront is a hub of activity, where the Baltimore and Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads meet the water near Pomeroy and Middleport. Inland, the terrain is defined by extensive extraction, with numerous strip mines and gas wells scattered across the hills of Rutland and Bedford.

Genealogical details are abundant, with small community landmarks like Morris Chapel, Zion Ch, and the Beech Grove Cem providing points of reference for local families. The map also captures mid-century social infrastructure, including the County Fairgrounds and a Drive-in Theater along the river road. This survey illustrates the transition from traditional river-town economies to large-scale surface mining, as visible in the network of Strip Mine Roads and the proximity of the New York Central Railroad to these heavy industrial sites.