1966 Map of Chloe

About this map

The West Fork Kanawha River and West Fork Little Kanawha River define the intricate drainage patterns of this Central West Virginia landscape. During the mid-1960s, the region was characterized by small, creek-side settlements and a pervasive energy economy, evidenced by the numerous Gas Wells and pipelines scattered throughout the hollows. Local community life centered around places like Minnora, where the Minnora Sch, Minnora Cem, and Prudence Chapel are clustered. The map provides a detailed view of family and local history through its naming of rural landmarks such as Mule Knob and many small family cemeteries. The convergence of three counties — Calhoun, Braxton, and Clay — appears in the southeastern quadrant, illustrating how political boundaries followed the winding ridges and stream beds of the Otter and Birch districts.