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1963 Map of Henlawson

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Henlawson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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The Guyandotte River carves a deep valley through Logan County on this 1960s survey, where the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad snakes along the western bank to serve coal-rich hollows. Coal mining dominates the local economy, evidenced by numerous mines, a tipple, and a tramway stretching across the hillsides. Settlement is concentrated along the river corridor in communities like Henlawson, Mitchell Heights, and Pecks Mill.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks including the Miller Cem, Hager Cem, and Barker Cem, alongside rural social hubs like the Barker Sch and Garrett Chapel. The geography is defined by steep ridges and deep branches, such as Hurricane Branch and Meadow Fork, while heights like Piney Knob and Godby Knob offer vantage points over the industrial landscape, including a prominent Lookout Tower near the Boone County line.