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1965 Map of Eskdale

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Eskdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Cabin Creek serves as the industrial spine for this region of West Virginia, where a dense network of coal-related infrastructure follows the narrow valley floors. The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad line parallels the creek, supporting a string of company towns and rail facilities including Cane Fork Yards, Leewood, and Eskdale. These settlements are tightly packed between the steep ridges of the Boone and Kanawha County line, reflecting the era's dependence on the valley floor for transport and housing.

Extensive hillside activity is evidenced by numerous Strip Mines and Mine Dumps that wrap around the topography, particularly near Kayford and Decota. Local community life is documented through scattered landmarks such as Wake Forest Sch, St Johns Ch, and several family burial grounds like Johnson Cem and Sight Hill Cem. The presence of the Lookout Tower on Johnson Knob provides a focal point above the industrial activity in the hollows below.