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1928 Map of Logan

Name: 1928 Topographic Map of Logan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Logan and the winding Guyandot River anchor this topographic survey, which reveals the industrial and social landscape of the West Virginia coalfields following a 1926 revision. The terrain is defined by a dense network of hollows and ridges, such as Godby Knob, where narrow valleys dictate the placement of settlements and infrastructure. The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad follows the river and its tributaries, serving numerous mining and timber communities including Aracoma, Peach Creek, and Ethel.

A notable characteristic of this era is the proliferation of small, localized institutions that supported these tight-knit communities. One can trace numerous educational sites like Mill Creek School and Long Fork School, along with unique landmarks like Peeks Mill. The map also documents the early footprint of the Appalachian Power Line, illustrating the modernization of the region alongside traditional post offices like Five Block Macneer PO and Mifflin Corco PO.