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1969 Map of Beckley

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Beckley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Beckley and its surrounding communities are documented here during a period of significant mid-century growth and industrial activity. The landscape is defined by the extraction economy of the West Virginia coalfields, with numerous Strip Mines and industrial sites like the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad network connecting towns from Mabscott to Piney View. This survey captures the urban footprint of the city before major later expansions, showing established neighborhoods, the VA Hospital, and several academic institutions including Wilson High Sch and Beckley Sch.

Transport infrastructure is central to the area's layout, featuring the West Virginia Turnpike and the branching lines of the C & O railroad that served the local mines. Beyond the city center, the map reveals a collection of outlying settlements such as Bradley, Stanaford, and MacArthur. Genealogists will find notable value in the detailed locations of local landmarks, including the Pinecrest Sanitarium and various cemeteries like Sunset Memorial Park.