1960 Map of Powhatan Point

About this map

The Ohio River corridor at the turn of the 1960s reveals a landscape defined by heavy industry and river navigation along the border of Ohio and West Virginia. Industrial centers like Natrium and Cresap are marked by substations and pumping stations, while the river itself is regulated by Lock No. 14 and frequented by the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio railroads. The map captures the significant industrial footprint along the Cresap Bottom, including elevators and chemical-related infrastructure near the riverbanks.