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1958 Map of Fellowsville

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Fellowsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Lyon Mines and a large strip mine at Scotch Hill define the industrial northern reaches of this Preston County landscape during the late 1950s. The region is characterized by a dense network of mountain hollows and ridges, with the towering Laurel Mountain dominating the southeastern corner. Small communities and family-named landmarks are scattered throughout the Reno and Cove districts, often centered on local institutions like Shays Chapel, Israel Ch, and Sigley Sch.

The George Washington Highway serves as the primary east-west artery, connecting the settlements of Evansville and Fellowsville. The mapping of fence and field lines via 1956 aerial photography reveals the intricate agricultural boundaries that persisted alongside the coal industry. Waterways like Little Sandy Creek and the various forks of Buffalo Creek carve through the terrain, dictating the placement of historic farmsteads and cemeteries such as Bolyard Cem and Nazareth Cem.