1960 Map of Rowlesburg

About this map

The Cheat River carves a deep path through Preston County, dictating the development of the valley as it flows past Rowlesburg. This 1960 era landscape is defined by the industrial presence of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, which follows the river's winding curves through steep terrain. The community of Manheim sits at a critical bend in the river, while smaller settlements like Erwin and Macomber are tucked into the narrow corridors between the Briery Mtns and Laurel Mountain.