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1967 Map of Matheny

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Matheny
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Norfolk And Western rail lines snake through the narrow valleys of Wyoming County, defining the industrial and social landscape during the late 1960s. The settlement of Kopperston sits tucked beneath Huff Mountain, where the rail network supports localized coal extraction, evidenced by various Strip Mine operations and gas wells scattered across the ridges. The terrain is characterized by deep hollows like Cow Hollow and prominent gaps such as Elkins Gap, which dictate the placement of communities like Matheny and Jesse.

Cultural landmarks of the era are clearly marked, including the Drive-in Theater near Oceana and several local congregations such as Russell Ch and Toney Fork Ch. The map provides a detailed view of the transition between established valley towns and the upland areas like Chestnut Flats. Significant water features including the Clear Fork and Laurel Fork serve as the primary corridors for both road and rail infrastructure, connecting the disparate mining and residential nodes.