1960 Map of Wolf Summit

About this map

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor serves as the industrial backbone of Harrison County, connecting the coal-rich valleys between Wolf Summit and Wilsonburg. This mid-century landscape is defined by its deep extraction history, where numerous Strip Mines and shafts pockmark the hillsides overlooking Tenmile Creek and Isaac Creek. Local community life is anchored by family-named landmarks and rural institutions, from the Olive Branch Ch and Laurel Run Sch to the prominent County Infirmary. The terrain is deeply dissected by a dense network of runs, including Rockcamp Run and Katy Lick, which dictate the winding paths of the region's early roads. The mapping of purple photo-revisions suggests a post-war transition, highlighting new developments like the Tenmile Community Center and the Sunnycroft Golf Course alongside the established agricultural and mining operations.