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1960 Map of Smithfield

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

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The heavy concentration of Strip Mine operations across the landscape of Jefferson County in 1960 reveals an era of intense surface mining. While the village of Smithfield serves as a local hub with its Fairgrounds and Stadium, the surrounding terrain is a complex network of ridgeline roads and deep drainage basins like Opossum Hollow and Gunyon Hollow. The presence of Gas Wells and an Oil Well near Unionport further highlights the region's reliance on mineral extraction.

Infrastructure is deeply tied to the industrial topography, as seen in the Adena RR and the West Virginia And Pittsburgh railroad grade winding through the valleys. Smaller settlements such as Piney Fork, McIntyre, and Bloomingdale are anchored by rural institutions like Mt Moriah Ch and Unionport Ch. The map also preserves the locations of local landmarks like Witch Hazel Pond and the Swimming Pool near Parlett, capturing a community shaped by both its natural geology and the machinery of the mid-century economy.