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1965 Map of Gassaway

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Gassaway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Elk River defines the central topography of this mid-1960s Braxton County survey, carving deep meanders that dictated the development of river-dependent communities like Gassaway and Frametown. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad tracks hug the riverbank, tracing a lifeline of commerce through the valley. Away from the water, the landscape rises into complex ridge systems like Sugar Knob, where numerous gas wells and scattered country institutions mark the rural interior.

Genealogical interest is found in the high density of family and community burial grounds, such as Huston-Carr Cem and New Fairview Cem. Educational and religious life is anchored by landmarks like the Skidmore Sch and Elizabeth Chapel. The landscape shows signs of industrial transition, with concentrated Strip Mines north of the river and the presence of a Drive-in Theater near Gassaway, reflecting the mid-century evolution of local economy and recreation.