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1965 Map of Montgomery

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Montgomery
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Kanawha River serves as the industrial and social backbone of this coal-country landscape during the mid-1960s, winding through a steep valley lined with interconnected company towns and rail lines. Modern river navigation is anchored by the London Lock & Dam No 3, while the town of Montgomery stands out as a regional hub, home to the State Institute of Technology. The dual presence of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway and the New York Central Railroad on opposing banks illustrates the intense logistical demands of the region's extraction economy.

Industrial activity is visible in every hollow, from the numerous strip mines scarring the ridges to the heavy concentration of infrastructure like the Alloy industrial site and various tipples. Local life is anchored by community landmarks such as St Anthony Ch, Montgomery Memorial Park, and the Grant Sch. The map reveals the intricate drainage system of the Cabin Creek watershed and the rugged ascent of Armstrong Mtn, where terrain dictates the tight clusters of settlements like Handley, Smithers, and Boomer.