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1962 Map of Covington

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Covington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Covington serves as the industrial and civic anchor of this 1962 survey, situated at the confluence of Jackson River and Dunlap Creek. The city's residential and industrial footprint extends into neighborhoods like Rayon Terrace, Edgemont, and Parrish Court, while the Chesapeake And Ohio railroad tracks carve a path through the valley. The surrounding landscape is defined by the steep slopes of Warm Springs Mountain and Horse Mountain, much of which is protected within the George Washington National Forest.

Tracing the river north and east reveals smaller communities such as Low Moor and Mallow, alongside local institutions like Watson High Sch and the Alleghany Country Club. Evidence of the region's extractive history is found at the Rich Patch Mines and various quarries, while the natural beauty of Falling Spring Falls marks the northern reaches of the quadrangle. For genealogists, several burial grounds are documented, including Smith Cem and Cedar Hill Cemetery, providing precise locations for family research.