1960 Map of Rockport

About this map

Rockport sits at the center of this map where Rockcamp Run and Burns Run converge near the border of Wood and Wirt counties. The landscape is defined by a dense network of ridges and runs, including Central Ridge and Stephens Ridge, illustrating the deeply dissected terrain characteristic of the region. Numerous gas wells are scattered throughout the valleys, particularly along Pond Creek and Indian Run, reflecting the area's mid-century energy production history. Family and local history researchers will find a high density of small burial grounds and rural congregations, such as Sarepta Church, Lowdell Cemetery, and the Prosperity Cemetery Church. The map also captures the path of a major telephone pipeline and road trails like the Fivemile Trail, which wind through the township of Steele and into Tucker and Grant.