1966 Map of Normantown

About this map

Normantown and the surrounding hollows of the Steer Fork drainage are defined by a complex network of gas wells and pipelines, illustrating the mid-century energy landscape of central West Virginia. The terrain is deeply dissected, forcing settlements like Stumptown, Lockney, and Orton into narrow valleys along winding waterways such as Left Fork and Right Fork. For genealogists, the map is particularly detailed, locating family-named landmarks and resting places including the Elihu-Stump Cem, Meadows Cem, and Snakeroot Cem. Local community life is anchored by institutions like the High Sch in Normantown and rural congregations at Mt Pisgah Ch and Mt Carmel Ch. The presence of a Radio Tower and Compressor Station further highlights the intersection of traditional Appalachian settlement patterns with modern industrial infrastructure.