1968 Map of Huntington

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Huntington thrives as a major river and rail hub along the Ohio River in this detailed study of the late 1960s. The dense urban grid of West Huntington and the city center transitions into the residential hills of Beverly Hills and Harveytown, while industrial and transit corridors are defined by the Baltimore and Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads. Across the river in Ohio, the smaller settlements of Chesapeake and Proctorville sit at the base of steep terrain marked by numerous gas wells and small rural chapels like Union Chapel. Significant civic landmarks include the Cabell County Courthouse, Huntington State Hospital, and Marshall University, reflecting the city's role as a regional center for governance and education. Local genealogy is supported by the clear mapping of Spring Hill Cemetery and dozens of neighborhood institutions, from St Josephs Sch to the Huntington Downtown Airport.