1966 Map of Lost City

About this map

South Fork Lost River and Little Lost River define the settlement patterns of this mid-1960s Appalachian landscape, where narrow valleys dictate the placement of roads and small communities. The map captures the tight-knit rural character of Hardy County, punctuated by numerous local congregations including Holly Hill Church, New Dale Ch, and Last River Ch. The terrain transitions from the protected lands of Lost River State Park and George Washington National Forest to active valley farming and resource extraction, evidenced by a Quarry and Gas Well near Big Ridge. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, Mathias serves as a small hub near the intersection of the river and several tributary hollows like Shoemaker Hollow and Strawderman Hollow. This survey preserves the exact locations of family-associated landmarks and small cemeteries such as Cedar Hill Cem, offering a detailed view of the region before modern infrastructure changes shifted these traditional mountain communities.