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1969 Map of Ansted

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Ansted
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Gauley River carves a dramatic path through this central West Virginia landscape, punctuated by the sharp oxbow at Koontz Bend and the presence of the Penn Central and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads. The town of Ansted serves as a primary hub of settlement near Hawks Nest State Park, where the Gauley Mtn Lookout Tower stands atop the high ridges. The map reveals an industrial economy centered on natural resources, evidenced by numerous gas wells and strip mines dotting the terrain of Gauley Mountain.

Smaller rural communities like Romont, Marvel, and Leander are connected by a network of winding roads, including the Saturday Road and Stringtown Road. Genealogists will find many local landmarks such as Arnette Chapel, Liberty Ch, and the Cem Restlawn Memory Gardens. The intricate drainage systems of Little Elk Creek and Dogwood Creek define the geography of Jefferson and Mountain Cove districts.