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1964 Map of Macfarlan

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Macfarlan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

South Fork Hughes River meanders through the central terrain of this Ritchie County landscape, defining the development of small river-side communities. The 1960s economy of the region is clearly visible through a dense network of oil wells and gas wells that populate the ridges and hollows, particularly within the Burning Springs and Sheridan districts. This intense industrial footprint exists alongside established rural life, marked by small settlements like Macfarlan and Beatrice.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by numerous country churches and family landmarks, such as Mt Zion Ch, Bethel Chapel, and Nutter Cem. The map reveals how local education and spiritual life were distributed across the hills, with features like Hartley Sch and Bell Sch serving dispersed populations. Traces of early transport are found along Oxbow Road and the many trails connecting Macfarlan Creek to the various runs and forks that feed the river system.