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1964 Map of Cairo

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Cairo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The North Fork Hughes River and the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor define the industrial and social landscape of this West Virginia territory. Centered on the town of Cairo, the map reveals a region defined by mid-century energy extraction, with extensive Oil Field and gas networks stretching across the Grant and Murphy districts. The infrastructure of the era is evident in the numerous Compressor Stations and the intricate web of Pipelines that traverse the wooded hills.

Local history and genealogy researchers will find a high density of family-named landmarks and rural institutions. Remote hilltop locations such as Oil Ridge Ch and Davisson Chapel stand alongside numerous burial sites like Metz Cem, Lynch Cem, and Masonic Cem. The transition from early rail-based settlements like Silver Run Station to modern recreation at North Bend State Park is clearly visible, providing a detailed look at the rural character of Ritchie County before more recent developments.