1972 Map of Richwood

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The Cherry River defines the industrial and residential corridors of this West Virginia mountain landscape, where the town of Richwood sits at the convergence of several major drainages. During the early 1970s, the region's economy is clearly visible through the presence of numerous Strip Mine sites and a Mine Dump scattered across the Monongahela National Forest. Transportation networks like the Chesapeake And Ohio railroad and the Baltimore And Ohio line emphasize the area's role in coal and timber transit. Deep in the woods, small mountain communities and rural landmarks persist, including Fenwick, La Frank, and the Milltown Sch. The rugged boundary between Nicholas Co Greenbrier Co crosses over Williamsburg Mountain, anchoring a terrain marked by isolated peaks like Kerless Knob and Manning Knob.