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1966 Map of Camden on Gauley

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Camden on Gauley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Gauley River and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad anchor this 1966 view of the central West Virginia mountain country, where the water and rail lines dictate the placement of industry and small communities. Following the river's winding path, settlements like Camden on Gauley and Gauley Mills serve as local centers near the junction with Strouds Creek. Further south along the Cherry River, the map records industrial activity including a Strip Mine Tipple and various mine sites near Holcomb.

Social and religious life in these hollers is marked by several small rural churches, such as McFarlane Chapel and Half-Acre Bethel Ch, along with numerous family burial grounds like the Williams Cem and Russell Cem. Much of the eastern half of the map is dominated by the Monongahela National Forest, showcasing recreational sites like the Woodbine Picnic Area and Camp Splinter as the region transitioned toward conservation and public land management.