1966 Map of Webster Springs

About this map

The Elk River and its confluence with the Back Fork Elk River anchor this mid-century look at the Webster County seat. The village of Webster Springs serves as the primary hub, surrounded by mountain settlements like Bolair, Cherry Falls, and Parcoal. A landscape defined by industrial activity and public land, the map reveals numerous strip mines and a large Quarry dotting the ridges above the Gauley River. The southern half of the sheet is largely occupied by the Monongahela National Forest, where the Williams River snakes through the hollows. Evidence of community life is found at Camp Caesar and rural houses of worship such as Pleasant Ridge Ch and Beaver Run Ch. Transportation is dictated by the water, with the Baltimore and Ohio railroad following the riverbanks to service the region's timber and coal operations.