1968 Map of Hinton

About this map

The confluence of the New River and Greenbrier River defines the landscape of the Hinton area, a region where river-cut valleys meet the high elevations of Chestnut Mtn and Richmond Mountain. At the heart of the map, the city of Hinton and its adjacent communities of Avis and Bellepoint sit near the massive Bluestone Dam, which regulates the flow into Bluestone Lake. This survey illustrates a mid-century period of heavy coal extraction, visible through numerous Strip Mines and quarries dotting the ridges above Jumping Branch.