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1960 Map of Gay, 1991 Print
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1960 Map of Gay

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Frozencamp and the small settlement of Gay anchor this mid-century portrait of central West Virginia, where the landscape is defined by the winding paths of Mill Creek and Elk Fork. The map reveals a deeply etched topography of ridges and hollows, where family history is etched into the terrain through numerous small burying grounds like the Litton Cem and Beard Cem. The area’s rural social structure is visible through its distributed network of small country churches and schools, including Napier Chapel, Briscoe Ch, and the Victory Sch. While some industrial presence is noted via a pipeline and scattered oil wells, the map primarily illustrates a post-war rural economy tied to the land. From the heights of Marsh Hart Knob to the bottomlands of Harmon Creek, the survey documents the intricate drainage patterns and local roads that connected these isolated Appalachian communities during the 1950s and early 1960s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1960
Date Published1991
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain