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1956 Map of Wheeling

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Wheeling
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Ohio River corridor serves as the industrial and transportation backbone for this mid-1950s landscape, where Wheeling and Martins Ferry face each other across the state line. Heavy rail infrastructure, including the Pennsylvania RR and Baltimore and Ohio RR, hugs the riverbanks, supporting a dense network of neighborhoods like Warwood, Fulton, and Benwood. To the east, the terrain transitions into the steep hollows of Richland and Triadelphia, where Oglebay Park and the Country Club offer sprawling recreational spaces.

Significant religious and educational institutions are scattered throughout the hills, from the Mt St Joseph Convent and Mt de Chantal Academy to numerous parochial schools. The winding course of Wheeling Creek dictates the development of suburban enclaves such as Elm Grove and Triadelphia. This survey captures the region at a peak of mid-century density, showing the National Road and Wheeling Bridge as vital links connecting the diverse commercial and residential districts.