1967 Map of Antioch

About this map

The Nancy Hanks Memorial stands as a focal point of historical interest on this ridge-and-valley landscape, marking a site tied to the ancestry of Abraham Lincoln. The map reveals a tight relationship between the terrain and human settlement, with small communities like Antioch and Claysville situated along the narrow valley floors. Transportation and industry are defined by the geography of the Allegheny Front and the Knobs, where Strip Mines and several quarries appear alongside the drainage of New Creek. Rural life is etched into the map through numerous small landmarks, including Rees Chapel, Sunnyside Church, and the Davis Cemetery. The document effectively illustrates the complex topography of New Creek Mountain and Knobly Mountain, showing the gaps and ridges such as Grayson Gap and Hamricks Gap that dictated the routes of local travel in the mid-20th century.