1962 Map of Madison
USGS Topo · Published 1989About this map
Madison and neighboring Danville serve as the hub of this West Virginia landscape, situated along the winding banks of the Little Chesapeake and Ohio and the primary Chesapeake and Ohio rail lines. The topography is defined by the tight valleys of Scott, Washington, and Crook districts, where local life is oriented around the waterways and rail spurs that serviced the regional extractive industries. A sprawling Gas Field covers much of the northwestern terrain, while a Strip Mine appears on the eastern ridges near Peytona. Genealogists will find a high density of family burial grounds, including Foster Cem, Miller Cem, and the Vandaleinde Cem, alongside landmarks like the Rock Creek Sch and the Drive-in Theater near Rock Creek. These details reflect a mid-century Appalachian community defined by its coal and gas economy and a deeply rooted network of valley settlements.
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Editions of this 1962 Madison Map
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