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1959 Map of Valley Point

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Valley Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Cheat River carves a deep, winding canyon through this portion of Preston County, defining the boundary between Grant and Valley districts. This 1959 field-checked landscape is characterized by a high concentration of resource extraction, with numerous mines and Strip Mines peppered across the ridges, particularly around the settlements of Valley Point and Martin. A notable historical landmark, the Old Virginia Furnace, sits along Muddy Creek near the southern edge of the sheet, signaling the area's earlier industrial heritage.

Rural life is anchored by small crossroads and community centers such as Hudson, Herring, and Pleasantdale. Religious and educational life is well-documented through scattered landmarks like Beech Run Ch, Mt Union Ch, and the Mt Nebo Sch. The presence of the Old Grade Railroad along the river banks and various Jeep Trails provides insight into the transportation networks used to navigate this deeply dissected terrain during the mid-20th century.