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1978 Map of Lancer

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Lancer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Jenny Wiley State Park dominates the northern landscape of this 1970s survey, wrapping around the intricate shoreline of Dewey Lake. The geography is defined by the narrow, winding valleys of Johns Creek and the Levisa Fork, where the Chesapeake and Ohio RR follows the river's path through the Floyd County hills. Small settlements like Lancer, Emma, and Endicott serve as focal points for local history, clustered near the water and rail corridors that supported the region's economy.

Energy extraction and public recreation exist side-by-side here, with numerous Gas Wells and Strip Mines peppered across the ridges above the lake. Significant landmarks include the Dewey Dam and local community centers like Wright Chapel and Philadelphia Ch. The map also captures specialized camps such as the Shawnee Boy Scout Camp and the Sandy Valley Girl Scout Camp, showing how the rugged terrain was utilized for organized youth activities and conservation during this era.