1963 Map of Gilbert

About this map

The Guyandotte River snakes through the deep valleys of Mingo and Wyoming Counties, serving as the primary corridor for the Norfolk and Western railroad and the towns of Gilbert and Justice. During the early 1960s, this region was defined by its coal-country infrastructure, where narrow hollows like Lizard Run and Honey Run provided the only level ground for settlement. The map reveals a community-centered landscape, anchored by landmarks such as the Stafford Ch, Justice Ch, and Huff Creek Sch, indicating where the social life of these river-valley enclaves was concentrated.