1958 Map of Weirton

About this map

The industrial corridor of the upper Ohio Valley is captured here in the late 1950s, centered on the expansion of Weirton and Toronto. The map documents the dense residential neighborhoods rising on the plateaus above the river, such as Vermont Terrace and Marland Heights, while heavy industry and the Pennsylvania railroad line the narrow riverbanks. This period shows a complex network of company housing and suburban development, with many schools and churches, including Madonna High Sch and St Pauls Ch, serving the growing population.