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1969 Map of Gauley Bridge

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Gauley Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The confluence of the New River and Gauley River defines this river-and-rail landscape, where the waters merge to form the Kanawha River at the town of Gauley Bridge. This topographical study reveals a mid-century West Virginia industrial corridor, heavily influenced by the presence of the Chesapeake and Ohio and Conrail railroads. The topography is dotted with extraction-era markers including several strip mines and industrial landmarks like the Powerplant and Filtration Plant near Glen Ferris.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by rural congregations such as Scrabble Creek Ch, Mt Olive Ch, and Gum Springs Ch. Further south, the map documents early recreational and infrastructure developments including Hawks Nest State Park and the Hawks Nest Country Club, situated high above the river bend. From the small settlement of Swiss in the northeast to Falls View in the southwest, the map traces the deep-cut hollows and ridges that shaped the movement of labor and transport in Fayette County.