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1963 Map of Harman

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Harman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Levisa Fork carves through the coal-rich mountains of the Virginia-Kentucky borderlands, serving as the primary corridor for the Norfolk and Western railroad. This industrial landscape is characterized by its numerous Strip Mines and tight-knit mining settlements like Big Rock, Weller, and Harman. The map reveals the deep integration of industry and community life, where Harman Junction serves as a pivotal rail connection and schools like Home Creek Sch and Cedar Grove Sch are tucked into the narrow hollows.

Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous upland cemeteries, including the Ramey Cem and Ratliffe Cem, and small country congregations such as Bethlehem Ch. The terrain is defined by a succession of high ridges and strategic crossings like Conaway Gap and Bull Gap, illustrating how early transportation and resource extraction were dictated by the complex creek systems of Poplar Creek and Hackney Creek.