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1971 Map of Louisa

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Louisa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Big Sandy River and its primary forks define the borders and economy of this 1970s survey, where Louisa, Kentucky, sits at the confluence of the Levisa Fork and the Tug Fork. Across the water, Fort Gay, West Virginia, establishes the interstate character of the valley. Transport and industry are deeply etched into the hills, with the Norfolk and Western and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads following the riverbanks. Beyond the river hubs, the landscape is marked by extensive resource extraction, including Strip Mines and numerous Oil Wells.

Genealogical interest is found in the high density of family-named landmarks and rural congregations like Bertram Chapel and Wilson Chapel. Small riverside settlements such as Glenhayes, Walbridge, and Gallup are meticulously documented alongside numerous burial sites, including the Preece Cem and McClure Cem. The map reflects an era of industrial energy production balanced against a long-established network of hollows and ridges, such as Pine Ridge and Watts Ridge.