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1959 Map of Valley Point

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Valley Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Cheat River carves a deep valley through this Preston County landscape, dictated by the presence of coal and timber resources. The map documents an intensive era of surface mining, with numerous Strip Mines appearing in purple revisions across the Pleasant and Valley districts. This industrial activity contrasts with older community focal points, including the Old Virginia Furnace on Muddy Creek, reflecting the area's long iron-making history.

Small settlements such as Valley Point and Rockville are interconnected by winding roads and an Old Grade following the riverbanks. The social fabric of the mid-20th century is evidenced by a network of rural institutions, including Mt Nebo Sch, Beech Run Sch, and churches like Harmony Grove Ch and Mt Zion Ch. To the south, the Baltimore and Ohio tracks skirt the edge of Chippewa Lake near Pleasantdale, marking the intersection of rail transport and local recreation.