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1957 Map of Burning Springs

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Burning Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Little Kanawha River snakes through the heart of Wirt County in this late 1950s survey, illustrating a landscape deeply defined by the early petroleum industry. This region is home to Burning Springs, a site of significant historical importance as one of the earliest oil producing areas in the state. Numerous Oil Wells and Gas Wells are scattered across the ridges and hollows, particularly near Sanoma and Creston, indicating the persistent mineral extraction that shaped local development.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from family-named cemeteries like Rector Cem and Depue Cem to rural institutions such as Hill Grove Sch and Mt Pleasant Ch. The topography is marked by prominent high points like Ball Knob and Dave Allen Point, while the convergence of Wirt Co, Roane Co, and Calhoun Co boundaries highlights the intersection of these three rural West Virginia counties.