1962 Map of Julian

About this map

The winding loops of the Little Coal River and Big Coal River carve through the heavily wooded terrain of Boone and Lincoln Counties, defining the transportation and settlement patterns of the early 1960s. The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad follows the tight river bends, serving as a vital link for the local coal and gas industries, evidenced by numerous Gas Wells and a Mine near Emmons. Small communities and family landmarks are scattered throughout the hollows, such as McCorkle and Ridgeview, where local life centered around institutions like the McCorkle School and Ridgeview Church.