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1962 Map of Prichard

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Prichard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Big Sandy River forms the central artery of this landscape, marking the winding border between Kentucky and West Virginia in the early 1960s. Along its banks, the Norfolk and Western and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads parallel the water, serving industrial points like the tipple at Prichard. The terrain is defined by deep hollows and narrow ridges, where small settlements such as Hubbardstown and Hurricane are tucked away.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks, including the Wellman Cem, Lakin Cem, and Matovich Cem. Local life centers around the Upper Greenbrier Sch and numerous country houses of worship, from the Brick Church in the south to the Smith Chapel near Buchanan. The presence of a Substation and Compressor Station reflects the region's role in energy infrastructure, while the secluded Mineral Springs suggests a quieter pocket of the local geography.