1965 Map of Millstone

About this map

Oil wells and gas wells pepper the ridges and hollows of central Calhoun County during the mid-1960s, documenting the extensive energy extraction network that defined this part of the West Virginia hills. The landscape is marked by small settlements and crossroads such as Millstone, Sand Ridge, and Mt Zion, connected by W Va 16 and numerous secondary roads that follow the winding drainage of Millstone Creek and Crummis Creek. Local life centers around rural institutions like Alberta Chapel, Sycamore Church, and the Apple Grove Sch, while a Drive-in Theater near the northern boundary provides a rare glimpse into the mid-century social recreation of the area. Notable terrain features like Sassafras Ridge separate the various runs, including Slabcamp Run and Mudlick Run, illustrating the deeply dissected topography of the region as it transitioned from agricultural homesteads to industrial resource extraction.