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1965 Map of Pax

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Pax
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Paint Mountain and the deep valleys of Paint Creek define this section of the West Virginia coalfields during a period of industrial transition. The landscape is marked by the infrastructure of extraction, featuring numerous strip mines, a Tipple, and mine dumps clustered near settlements like Kingston and Milburn. The West Virginia Turnpike cuts through the ridges, intersecting with local history at Interchange 4 near East Kingston.

Genealogists will find a dense network of family-named landmarks and community centers. Dozens of small burial grounds, including the Wriston Cem and Maynor Cem, are scattered along the creek forks. Religious life is anchored by the Mossy Ch and Laurel Grove Ch, while the Milburn Sch served the families of the nearby mining operations. The map captures the coexistence of traditional Appalachian settlements like Clear Creek and Lively with the heavy footprints of the C & O and Norfolk and Western railroads.