1973 Map of Headsville

About this map

Patterson Creek carves a winding path through the borderlands of Mineral and Hampshire counties, defining the agricultural and social geography of this 1970s landscape. Small rural communities like Headsville, Reeses Mill, and Champwood serve as anchors for local life, many organized around historic faith centers such as Eusebia Ch and Patterson Creek Ch. The terrain is dominated by the steep parallel ridges of Horseshoe Mountain and Springfield Mountain, where high points like Slate Lick Knob offer vantage points over the narrow hollows. A dense network of runs, including Cabin Run and Mikes Run, feed the main creek, illustrating the drainage patterns that dictated early road placement and property lines. The presence of a Lookout Tower and a Gaging Station reflects the ongoing 20th-century management of the area's timber and water resources.