1968 Map of Huntington

About this map

The Ohio River serves as the central artery for this late-1960s study, separating the dense urban grid of Huntington and West Huntington from the wooded hills of the Wayne National Forest. The industrial and educational heart of the region is evident through the footprint of Marshall University and the extensive rail infrastructure of the Chesapeake and Ohio and Baltimore and Ohio railroads. The map documents a mature river-valley landscape where early settlements like Guyandotte and Proctorville have become anchored by modern civic landmarks, including Cabell Huntington Hospital and Fairfield Stadium. On the northern shore, smaller communities such as Chesapeake and Bradrick line the riverfront, while the southern hills transition into residential developments like Beverly Hills and historic interment sites such as Spring Hill Cemetery. Numerous Gas Wells and Oil Wells dot the northern ridges, reflecting the era's active resource extraction.