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1969 Map of Beckley

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

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The growing city of Beckley anchors this 1969 survey, showing the urban expansion of the southern West Virginia coalfields during the late sixties. The map documents a complex landscape where residential development in Sprague and East Beckley meets industrial operations, evidenced by several Strip Mine sites and Industrial Waste Ponds to the north and east. The city's role as a regional service hub is clear through the presence of institutions like Beckley College, the VA Hospital, and the Pinecrest Sanitarium.

Transportation infrastructure defines the area's layout, with the West Virginia Turnpike and the Chesapeake and Ohio railway corridors facilitating movement through the mountain terrain. For researchers, the map provides detailed locations of community landmarks, from the Courthouse and City Hall to neighborhood staples like the Wilson High School and several local burial grounds, including Wildwood Cemetery and Sunset Memorial Park.