1969 Map of Prince

About this map

The New River carves a deep, sinuous path through the coalfields of Fayette and Raleigh counties, defining the industrial and recreational geography of this region. The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad clings to the riverbank, passing through the Stretcher Neck Tunnel and serving the rail-dependent settlements of Prince and Quinnimont. This era shows a landscape in transition, where legacy industry like the Tipple near Terry and numerous hilltop strip mines exist alongside the developing parklands of Grandview State Park. In the southern portion of the map, the higher plateaus host local landmarks such as the County Memorial Airport and Table Rock Ch. The integration of heavy extraction and public leisure is evident in the proximity of active quarries to the waters of Little Beaver L within Little Beaver State Park.