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1949 Map of Williamsville

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Williamsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The Cowpasture River and its numerous tributaries, including Bullpasture River and Stuart Run, carve through the complex ridge systems of the George Washington National Forest. This late 1940s survey captures a landscape of small rural settlements and religious centers such as Williamsville, Burnsville, and Fort Lewis. The distribution of rural landmarks like Stony Run Ch, Starr Chapel, and the Flood Sch indicates a community-centered mountain economy that relied on the valleys between Jack Mountain and Warm Springs Mountain.

Strategic vantage points are noted at the Duncan Knob Lookout Tower and Wallace Peak Lookout Tower, reflecting the forest management priorities of the era. The southern portion of the map shows early mid-century recreational sites, including Bath Alum Camp and the Fayette Co Hunting and Fishing Club. Transportation is dominated by winding mountain roads, with the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor cutting through the southeastern corner near Panther Run.