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1962 Map of Minnehaha Springs

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Minnehaha Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Minnehaha Springs serves as a central hub in this Appalachian landscape, located where Knapp Creek meets Brushy Run. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valley floors, hemmed in by the towering heights of Browns Mountain and Middle Mtn. This early 1960s survey captures a mix of religious and agricultural life, evidenced by several country churches including Westminster Ch and Mt Carmel Ch, alongside family-oriented burial grounds like the Shinaberry Cem.

The presence of the Monongahela National Forest and George Washington National Forest highlights the managed timber and wilderness character of the region. Distinctive landmarks such as the Dourif Airport and Camp Minnehaha indicate the area's role as a destination for recreation and light aviation. Transportation is largely defined by the creek beds and mountain gaps, with the Marlin Jeep Trail and various unpaved roads providing access to the deep hollows and timbered ridges.