1970 Map of Olive Hill

About this map

Tygarts Creek winds through the heart of this Appalachian landscape, serving as the geographic anchor for the town of Olive Hill. In the early 1970s, the region was defined by a mix of heavy industrial activity and growing state-managed conservation. The presence of numerous quarries and mines near Lawton and Soldier reflects a long-standing reliance on the local geology, while the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor highlights the infrastructure required to transport these resources.