1968 Map of Davy

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Tug Fork and its winding tributaries define this corridor of McDowell County, where coal-hauling infrastructure follows the narrow valley floors. The Norfolk and Western railway snakes through the landscape, connecting mining hubs like Davy, Roderfield, and Coalwood. This late-1960s survey captures the industrial footprint of the region, marked by numerous Gas Wells and Mines tucked into the hollows of Indian Ridge and Browns Creek. Local community life is anchored by landmarks such as Marytown Ch, the Langer Memorial Cem, and small settlements like Mohegan and Premier. High-elevation observation points, including the Coalwood Lookout Tower and Olga No 3 Lookout Tower, overlook a terrain deeply etched by Hensley Creek and the Sandy River, illustrating the logistical complexity of extraction and transport in southern West Virginia.