1977 Map of Durbin

About this map

Durbin sits at the convergence of mountain ridges and river valleys, serving as a focal point for the logging and rail heritage of Pocahontas County in the mid-1970s. The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad tracks follow the winding course of the Greenbrier River, passing through the industrial landscape of Frank and Bartow. This area is defined by the steep elevation of Back Allegheny Mountain and Burner Settlement Mountain, where Monongahela National Forest land meets local industry, evidenced by the Industrial Waste Ponds and a Substation. The map reveals a transition from these industrial zones to quiet mountain hollows like Hawchen Hollow and Reservoir Hollow. Local genealogy is well-represented through family-named sites such as Yeager Cemetery, Keller Cemetery, and Hauchen Cemetery, alongside community landmarks like Bethel Church and even a Drive-in Theater near the river fork.