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1959 Map of Saint George

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Saint George
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Saint George sits at a strategic bend in the Cheat River, where the river valley widens between the steep slopes of Limestone Mountain and Clover Mountain. This 1959 field-checked survey reveals a landscape defined by its many watercourses, including Licking Creek and the sweeping Horseshoe Bend, where Camp Kidd and Holly Meadows occupy the fertile bottomlands. The settlement pattern is largely tied to the winding river and narrow runs, with small community centers such as Hannahsville and Auvil serving the surrounding upland farms.

Local history and genealogy researchers can find several rural institutions located along the high ridges and valley floors, including the Bonnifield Cem and various country schools like Pleasant Vale Sch and White Ridge Sch. The presence of several Gas Wells and numerous Jeep Trails cutting through the Monongahela National Forest points to the area's dual character of timber management and resource extraction during the mid-20th century.