1976 Map of West Union

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West Union serves as the focal point for this orthophotoquad, which emphasizes the tight valley floor and surrounding high ridges characteristic of this portion of Doddridge County. The winding course of Middle Island Creek dominates the landscape, its serpentine meanders cutting deep into the terrain and dictating the placement of early infrastructure and settlement. To the west, the community of Central Station sits at a strategic point within the rugged topography. This 1976 aerial perspective, produced in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, reveals the intricate relationship between land use and the natural drainage patterns of the region. The photo-based imagery provides a clear view of the clearing patterns on ridge tops versus the dense forestation of the steep slopes, offering a window into the rural layout of the area during the mid-1970s.