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1962 Map of Kiahsville

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Kiahsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The rugged boundary between Wayne and Lincoln counties is defined here by the winding headwaters of Beech Fork and the intricate branching of Cove Creek. This 1960s landscape, updated in the mid-1970s, reveals a rural economy deeply tied to the land, where the hollows are dotted with numerous Gas Wells and small-scale Mines. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valleys, with Kiahsville and Cove Gap serving as local hubs.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and cemeteries, including the Pat Maynard and Jarrett Maynard burial grounds, alongside community centers like the Milam School and Cove Chapel. The southwestern portion of the sheet is dominated by the northern reaches of the Cabwaylingo State Forest, while the distinctive Lynn Lake and its surrounding ridge lines like Crackersneck Ridge illustrate the difficult terrain that shaped West Virginia's mountain communities.