1958 Map of Steubenville West

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The Ohio River corridor south of Steubenville is defined by a heavy industrial and transportation landscape in the late 1950s. The Pennsylvania railroad and various strip mines are carved into the winding valleys of Cross Creek and Georges Run. Urban expansion is evident in residential additions like Swickards Addition and Brady Estates, while the interior remains a patchwork of resource extraction and community hubs. Local institutions such as Tent Ch and the New Alexandria Cem anchor the rural landscape, while the Steubenville Pier Airport and Steubenville Country Club reflect the mid-century growth of Jefferson County. The presence of numerous Strip Mines and Oil Wells throughout the hills surrounding New Alexandria and Gould illustrates the era's intense reliance on local coal and mineral wealth.