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1966 Map of Gilmer

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Gilmer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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Little Kanawha River meanders across the southern portion of this landscape, defining the terrain around the settlement of Stouts Mills. The area is marked by a transition from traditional river-valley living to the industrial footprint of the mid-20th century, evidenced by the numerous gas and oil wells scattered across the hills. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor tracks the riverbank, providing a vital connection for local resource extraction.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local history through numerous family-named burial grounds like Conrad Cem, Canfield Cem, and Snyder Cem. Small rural centers such as Blackburn and Donlan are anchored by landmarks like Messenger Ch and Edmiston Ch, showing the established community structure of Gilmer and Lewis counties before later regional shifts. Further north, evidence of heavy industry appears with a Strip Mine and a Compressor Sta near the Middle Ellis Creek drainage.