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1960 Map of Wellsville

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Wellsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Wellsville and its industrial riverfront dominate the upper reach of the Ohio River in this survey, showcasing a landscape defined by the intersection of water, rail, and extraction. The Penn Central railroad tracks parallel the river, connecting riverside communities like Port Homer, Stratton, and Empire. Inland from the river's edge, the terrain is deeply dissected by drainage systems such as Yellow Creek and Brush Creek, where numerous strip mines and a Quarry indicate the area's heavy reliance on the land's mineral resources.

Smaller settlements and rural landmarks are scattered throughout the hills, including Hammondsville, Irondale, and the community at New Somerset. Local history and genealogy are anchored by several named burial grounds, such as Spring Hill Cem and Cuppy Cem, and social hubs like Camp Logan and Waterford Park. The New Cumberland Lock and Dam serves as a critical point of navigation on the river, marking the transition toward the northern industrial heartlands of the Ohio Valley.