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1962 Map of Bluefield

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Bluefield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Bluefield occupies a pivotal location in the early 1960s where the Norfolk and Western railroad winds through the complex topography of the Stony Ridge and East River Mountain. This survey details a region defined by its industrial transit and educational roots, featuring the Bluefield State Teachers College and several local institutions like Sacred Heart Sch and County Vocational Sch. The landscape is a mix of dense municipal development in South Bluefield and more dispersed rural communities such as Littlesburg, Montcalm, and Sandlick.

A significant amount of local history is recorded through the numerous family cemeteries, including the Thomason Cem, Belcher Cem, and Robinett Cem, which dot the ridges and hollows. Infrastructure of the era is well-documented, from the Mercer County Airport and the Mountaineer Speedway to the Old Ada Dam and New Dam along the Stony River. The southern edge of the sheet transitions into the protected lands of the Jefferson National Forest, marking the interstate boundary between West Virginia and Virginia.