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1962 Map of Madison

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Madison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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The Little Coal River serves as the central artery for this part of Boone County, winding through the narrow valleys that define the local geography. Along its banks, the established settlements of Danville and Madison form a tight-knit residential and commercial corridor, mirrored further south by South Madison. The influence of the Chesapeake And Ohio railroad is evident, following the water's edge to serve the numerous Gas Wells and coal interests spread across the Scott and Washington districts.

Genealogists will find a dense concentration of family burial grounds tucked into the hollows, including the Ballard Cem, Hopkins Cem, and Mullins Cem. Cultural landmarks of the early 1960s are visible in the landscape, such as the Drive-in Theater near Rock Creek and the Golf Course south of town. The transition from industrial areas like the Quarry and various gas fields to community spaces like Madison Memorial Park illustrates the diverse utility of the valley floor during this era.