1957 Map of Burning Springs

About this map

The Little Kanawha River winds sharply through a landscape defined by its extractive industry and rural settlements during the late 1950s. The historic salt and oil production hub at Burning Springs remains a focal point, with numerous Oil Wells and Gas Wells scattered across the ridges and hollows. This area, spanning the intersection of Wirt, Roane, and Calhoun counties, reveals a dense network of local landmarks, including the Hill Grove Sch and Mt Pleasant Ch. A system of pipelines and jeep trails crisscrosses Burning Springs Ridge and Groundhog Ridge, supporting the region's energy economy. Smaller communities like Creston and Sanoma serve as anchors along the river and its many tributaries, such as Spring Creek, while family-named sites like Beaty Cem and Rose Hill Cem provide essential data for genealogical research.