1964 Map of Arnett

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Marsh Fork winds through the heart of this Raleigh County landscape, connecting a string of mid-century coal and timber communities including Naoma, Dry Creek, Rock Creek, and Arnett. The geography is defined by the steep rises of Peachtree Ridge and Locust Ridge, where numerous family cemeteries like Horse Cem, Bone Cem, and Pettry Cem are tucked into the hollows. This 1964 field-checked survey illustrates a transitional Appalachian economy, where traditional landmarks like the Mt View Sch and New Hope Ch stand alongside an increasing industrial footprint. Numerous Gas Wells are scattered across the ridges, and Strip Mines appear near Spring Mountain, marking the intensification of resource extraction. In the southern reach, the Guyandotte River cuts through the terrain near the Raleigh Co Wyoming Co line, while local life centers on crossroads like Bolt and Saxon.