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1969 Map of Oak Hill

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Oak Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The industrial and residential corridors of Fayette County are shown here during a period of transition, where the coal-driven geography of the plateau meets new developments. Oak Hill serves as the regional anchor, displaying a dense street grid including Central Ave and Virginia Ave, while smaller communities like Whipple, Scarbro, and Glen Jean line the narrow valleys to the south. The map documents the extensive presence of the mining industry, from Strip Mine operations on the ridges to a Tipple and Air Shaft near Carlisle.

Away from the rail-lined settlements along the C & O and Norfolk And Western tracks, the landscape shifts toward the recreational waters of Plum Orchard Lake. This area, designated as the Plum Orchard Lake Hunting and Fishing Area, contrasts with the busy urban centers of Mount Hope and Macdonald. Local history is preserved through numerous family and community landmarks, such as Bays Cem, New Hope Sch, and the White Oak Country Club.