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1962 Map of Minnehaha Springs

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Minnehaha Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Minnehaha Springs serves as a central point of settlement in this 1962 topographical study, where the borders of the Monongahela National Forest and George Washington National Forest converge along the state line of West Virginia and Virginia. The landscape is defined by the significant corridor of Knapp Creek, which cuts through the ridge systems of Browns Mountain and Lockridge Mountain. A distinct aviation presence is noted at Dourif Airport, while local recreational history is preserved at Camp Minnehaha.

Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous localized sites, including the Shinaberry Cem and McLaughlin Cem. The map records the cultural footprint of the mountain valleys through named landmarks like Browns Creek Ch, Mt Carmel Ch, and the high ridges of The Horse Ridge. The distribution of these features reflects a typical Appalachian pattern of narrow valley floor habitation surrounded by extensive federally managed timberlands.