1972 Map of Quinwood

About this map

Extensive bituminous coal mining operations define the landscape of the Greenbrier and Nicholas county border in the early 1970s. The Nicholas Fayette and Greenbrier RR follows the winding path of the Meadow River, serving a string of industrial settlements including Quinwood, Crichton, and Marfrance. The map reveals a high density of Strip Mines and Mine Dumps carved into the ridges, illustrating the heavy reliance on extraction that shaped these Appalachian communities. Amidst this industrial activity, local life is anchored by institutions like the Greenbrier West High Sch and numerous country churches, such as Chestnut Grove Ch and Advent Ch. The terrain is characterized by high summits including Peaser Knob and Pollock Mountain, while the eastern portion of the survey extends into the protected boundary of the Monongahela National Forest.