1969 Map of Ansted

About this map

Gauley River carves a dramatic, winding path through this region of the West Virginia coalfields, defining the boundaries between Jefferson and New Haven districts. The landscape is marked by the industrial footprints of the era, from numerous Strip Mine operations to the heavy rail presence of the Conrail and Chesapeake And Ohio lines. The settlement of Ansted sits in the southern portion of the sheet, serving as a focal point near the recreation grounds of Hawks Nest State Park.