1964 Map of Macfarlan

About this map

Extensive oil and gas extraction across the Oil Field defines this West Virginia landscape, where the South Fork Hughes River snakes through the narrow valleys of Murphy and Grant. The settlement of Macfarlan serves as a central point along the river, while smaller communities like Beatrice and Brohard are tucked into the steep hillsides at the junction of Ritchie, Wirt, and Calhoun counties. The area’s spiritual and social center is found in numerous rural landmarks, including Deem Chapel, Mt Zion Ch, and the Hartley Sch.