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1965 Map of Burnsville

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Burnsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Little Kanawha River winds through the heart of Braxton County, anchoring a landscape defined by narrow valleys and the industrial reach of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. In the mid-1960s, this region was a hub of energy extraction, as evidenced by the numerous Gas Wells and Oil Wells peppered across the ridges, alongside a Strip Mine located near Hyers. The town of Burnsville serves as the primary municipal center, situated at the confluence of the river and Saltlick Creek.

Smaller rural communities such as Copen, Exchange, and Heaters reveal the settlement patterns of central West Virginia during this era. Educational and spiritual life is marked by local landmarks like the Cedar Creek Sch and Union Chapel. The map also captures specialized infrastructure supporting the local economy, including a Compressor Sta and Substation. This survey provides a clear view of the transition between agrarian hollows and the growing footprint of the carbon industry.