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1958 Map of Pocatalico

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Pocatalico
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Pocatalico River carves a winding path through this portion of Kanawha County, defining a landscape of narrow hollows and ridge-top settlements. The 1958 topography, updated with 1971 aerial data, reveals a community structure heavily influenced by small rural schools and local churches. Educational hubs like the Active Dell Sch, Morning Star Sch, and Bonham Sch serve as neighborhood anchors alongside the Tupper Valley Gospel Tabernacle and Greenlee Chapel.

Industry and recreation are clearly marked, from the extensive Strip Mines and local Tipple operations to the southern recreation area at Booker T Washington State Park. The map also captures the early suburban expansion of northern Charleston, featuring the development of Edgewood Acres and the landmark Drive-in Theater near Guthrie. Genealogists will find numerous family-named landmarks and cemeteries, including Thaxton Cem and Sinclair Cem, which provide clues to the local lineage in the Union and Pocatalico districts.