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1959 Map of Valley Point

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Valley Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Cheat River carves a deep path through the Preston County landscape, defining the industrial and topographical character of this region. By the late 1950s, the area shows a clear transition from early industrial heritage to modern resource extraction, evidenced by the presence of the Old Virginia Furnace near Muddy Creek. Extensive Strip Mine operations are visible across the northern and eastern portions of the map, particularly around Valley Point and Sugar Valley.

Settlement patterns are deeply tied to the terrain, with small communities like Rockville, Hudson, and Herring scattered between numerous creek runs. Local social centers are well-represented by rural institutions such as Harmony Grove Ch, Mt Zion Ch, and the Beech Run Sch. The presence of an Old Grade railroad line along the river bank highlights the historical importance of timber or coal transport through the gorge, while Chippewa Lake sits in the southwestern reaches.