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1963 Map of Myrtle

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Myrtle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Pigeon Creek and its numerous branching forks define the landscape of this Mingo County region, where coal extraction and rail transport shaped the mid-century economy. The Norfolk and Western railway follows the winding path of Pigeon Creek, connecting settlements like Belo and Myrtle. To the east, industrial activity is marked by a Strip Mine and Mine Dump near Scarlet, where the Chesapeake and Ohio line terminates.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and local burial grounds, including the Mounts Cems, Gap Hollow Cem, and Trace Fork Cems. Spiritual life is anchored by small country churches such as Lily of the Valley Ch and Bethany Ch. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the Laurel Creek Public Hunting and Fishing Area, centered around Laurel Lake, providing a contrast to the intensive mining and rail operations located further south.