1968 Map of Whitmer
USGS Topo · Published 1971About this map
Whitmer and the nearby timber settlement of Horton anchor this topographic survey of the upper Dry Fork valley in the late 1960s. The landscape is defined by the high, parallel ridges of Middle Mountain and Dry Fork Mountain, where human presence is marked by isolated mountain communities like Gandy and uniquely named localities such as Little Low Place and Little Italy. The map captures the area's transition into a recreational hub within the Monongahela National Forest, including the Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area and developments like the Swallow Rock Campground. Rural life is evidenced by Bethel Ch and several small family cemeteries scattered along the river bottoms and hollows. The presence of a Radio Tower on Haines Knob and various cross-mountain pipelines reflect the infrastructure supporting the region during this era.
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