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1964 Map of Camden

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Camden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The rugged valleys and ridges of Lewis County in the mid-1960s are defined by a complex intersection of rural settlement and industrial extraction. Small communities like Churchville and Freemansburg anchor the northern reaches, while Camden serves as a central point along the winding course of Leading Creek. The landscape is heavily marked by the region's resource economy, with numerous Strip Mines and gas wells peppered across the hillsides, particularly surrounding Alum Fork and Freemans Creek.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local identifiers, including several country churches and family-named cemeteries such as Woofter Cem and Fisher Cem. The southern portion of the map transitions toward recreational and civic spaces, featuring the Woodland Country Club and Lake Riley. The intricate drainage network, from Sassafras Run to the Right Fork of Fink Creek, illustrates the steep topography that has historically dictated the placement of roads and homesteads in this part of West Virginia.