1979 Map of Harold

About this map

The Levisa Fork carves a deep path through Floyd County, serving as the primary corridor for both the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad and the region's main settlements. In the late 1970s, the landscape here is defined by a dense network of coal extraction, with numerous strip mines scarring the ridgelines above communities like Betsy Layne and Stanville. The map reveals a tight integration of industrial and civic life, where specialized features like industrial waste ponds near Hite exist alongside local landmarks such as the Drive-in Theater and the Chesapeake Golf Course.