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1960 Map of Powhatan Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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.

Upland from the industrial valley, the terrain transitions into a network of ridges such as York Ridge and Gates Ridge, where rural life is anchored by country institutions. Genealogists can find numerous sites of local significance, including Amity Ch, St Johns Ch, and the Powhatan Cemetery. The settlement of Powhatan Point serves as a primary hub, situated where Captina Creek meets the Ohio, providing a detailed look at the region's mid-century economic and social geography.