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1966 Map of Grantsville

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Grantsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Little Kanawha River meanders sharply through the center of this 1960s survey, creating a serpentine landscape where the county seat of Grantsville sits perched on a tight bend. This river-dominated geography is characterized by numerous tributary runs and forks, including Yellow Creek and Philip Run, which carve through the high ridges of Center and Sherman districts. The map documents an economy rooted in energy and regional services, evidenced by the proliferation of oil and gas wells across the hillsides, the industrial presence of Cabot Station, and the County Hospital serving the local population.

Local life is anchored by dispersed settlements like Big Springs and Five Forks, and several rural congregations including Fairview Ch and Broomstick Ch. Cultural and educational landmarks like Stevens Sch and the community of Henrietta appear alongside river features like Hattie Shoals, which once dictated the rhythm of navigation on the Little Kanawha. The map provides a detailed record of the mid-century road network and the transition from river-bottom commerce to upland development.