1976 Map of Rivesville

About this map

The Monongahela River carves a dramatic, winding path through the heart of this mid-1970s orthophotoquad, serving as the central geographic feature of the region. This aerial perspective, captured in April 1976, reveals a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and the heavy influence of industry and infrastructure along the river valley. The dense woodland is interrupted by significant clearings and earthworks, particularly near Everettville, highlighting the intersection of rural life and extractive land use common to this part of West Virginia. The small settlement of Booth sits along a tight bend in the river, showing how the local topography forced development into the narrow floodplains and ridges overlooking the water. This orthophotograph provides an unfiltered look at the actual ground cover and site conditions of the era, from the winding rural roads to the industrial footprints carved into the hillsides.