1963 Map of Logan

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The Guyandotte River carves a winding path through this coal-country landscape, serving as the primary corridor for both the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad and a dense network of settlements including Logan, Stollings, and McConnell. This 1963 field-checked survey reveals the industrial and community character of the era, where narrow hollows are filled with mining operations and small company towns. Names like Dog Patch, Monaville, and Ethel are tucked into the steep valleys, often centered around local landmarks such as Sunbeam Chapel or the Hatfield Sch. The presence of several mine dumps and extensive strip mines near Freeze Fork and Mudlick Br underscores the extractive economy that shaped the topography. Higher elevations like Rattlesnake Knob overlook a valley increasingly connected by modern infrastructure, including the McDonald Airport and multiple radio towers like Radio Tower (WLOG).