1960 Map of Wellsville

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Industrial activity along the Ohio River defines this region during the mid-twentieth century, as coal extraction and river commerce intersect near the borders of Ohio and West Virginia. The riverfront is dominated by the Penn Central rail lines serving settlements like Wellsville and Stratton, while a series of strip mines and oil wells mark the rugged interior. These mining operations are particularly concentrated around New Somerset and south of Yellow Creek, reflecting the heavy extraction economy that shaped the local landscape and provided the industrial base for the Ohio River Valley.