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1926 Map of Thornton

Name: 1926 Topographic Map of Thornton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1926
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1926

About this map

Baltimore and Ohio rail lines dominate the transport geography of this section of West Virginia, connecting coal and timber towns like Newburg and Tunnelton. The landscape is defined by its deep creek valleys, where Threefork Creek and Sandy Creek have carved routes for secondary travel and early settlement. Along the Beverly Road, small crossroads like Evansville and Fellowsville served as vital junctions during a period of steady industrial and agricultural activity.

Local life revolves around an extensive network of family-named schools and rural congregations, from the Slabcamp Church in the northwest to the Mt Morris Church in the south. The topographic survey reveals the intricate boundaries between Monongalia, Preston, Marion, Taylor, and Barbour counties, illustrating how the terrain dictated civic divisions. Researchers will find a high density of rural landmarks, including Browns Mills and the Court House at the edge of the Tygart River.