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1959 Map of Cuzzart

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Cuzzart
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Cuzzart and the surrounding high country of the Pleasant Mountains define this mid-century topographic record of Preston County. The landscape is characterized by a network of rural schools and churches that served these upland communities, including Mountain View Sch and the Centenary Ch. Local infrastructure is anchored by the historic Brandonville Turnpike, which winds through the terrain alongside numerous watercourses like Muddy Creek and Roaring Creek.

Industry and land use are evident in the presence of a Quarry and scattered Strip Mine operations, marking the intersection of resource extraction and traditional agriculture. Genealogists will find value in the specific placement of family-oriented landmarks such as the Parnell Cem and Miller Cem, while the detailed surveying of heights like Kelley Knob and Pine Swamp Knob provides a clear view of the drainage patterns for Beaver Creek and Lick Run in the late 1950s.