1967 Map of Elkhurst

About this map

The Elk River winds through the heart of this central West Virginia landscape, creating dramatic meanders like Jack Bend as it flows between the borders of Kanawha and Clay counties. During the late 1960s, the region was defined by a mix of river-bottom settlements and a robust extractive economy, evidenced by the numerous Gas Wells and Oil Wells peppered across the hillsides. Small communities such as Elkhurst, Procious, and Dorfee cling to the riverbanks and narrow valley floors, while the Baltimore and Ohio railroad follows the water's edge, serving as a primary transit artery for the area's resources.