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1970 Map of Preston

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Preston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Slate Creek meanders through the heart of this landscape, its tight bends defining the valley floor as it passes Howards Mill and the community of Preston. The terrain is characterized by the prominent Harpers Ridge and numerous small hollows like Foley Hollow, which historically dictated the placement of roads and homesteads. The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor cuts across the northern reaches, serving as a vital industrial artery near Stepstone.

Genealogical researchers will find significant detail in the dispersed rural institutions of the 1970s, including Sugar Grove Ch, Bethel Ch, and the Stepstone Sch. Family history is anchored by localized landmarks such as Peeled Oak Cem, Goodpaster Cem, and Carter Cem. The map captures a moment when small unincorporated settlements like Kendall Springs and Hope remained distinct hubs within the borderlands of Bath and Montgomery Counties.