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1978 Map of Lancer

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Lancer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Levisa Fork and its complex valley system dominate this late-1970s landscape, where industrial extraction and recreational development exist side-by-side. The presence of numerous strip mines along the ridgelines of Daniels Fork and Right Fork contrasts with the established residential pockets at Lancer, Endicott, and Emma. Family history is preserved in several scattered burial grounds, including the Mayo Cem, while the spiritual life of the area is anchored by Philadelphia Ch and Trimble Chapel.

The construction of the Dewey Dam has transformed the northern terrain, creating a sprawling reservoir that supports Jenny Wiley State Park. This transition from a river-and-rail economy, evidenced by the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad following the river's bend, to one of managed water resources is clear. From the Lookout Tower to the Shawnee Boy Scout Camp, the map documents a region of Floyd County balancing the heritage of coal and rail with modern parklands.