1967 Map of Lost River State Park

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Lost River State Park dominates the southeastern quadrant of this Hardy County survey, established on land donated during the 1930s. The terrain is defined by a series of parallel ridges including South Fork Mountain, Hunting Ridge, and Big Ridge, which create a complex drainage system feeding the South Fork Potomac River in the northwest. Local history is preserved in the numerous small family cemeteries and the Buckhorn Ch located near the headwaters of Howards Lick Run. The era's infrastructure is visible in the Airway Beacon atop South Fork Mountain and the Big Ridge Lookout Tower, while landmarks like Helmick Rock and Cranny Crow Overlook indicate the area's established role as a destination for outdoor recreation and navigation.