1966 Map of Roanoke

About this map

The West Fork River winds through this central West Virginia landscape, anchoring small settlements like Roanoke and Jacksonville during the mid-1960s. The region is defined by its complex drainage network, where Skin Creek and Stonecoal Creek feed the larger river system alongside numerous runs named for early families. The extraction of natural resources is evident through scattered gas wells and a prominent Strip Mine near the center of the map, illustrating the intersection of traditional Appalachian farming and industrial activity.