1958 Map of Scott Depot

About this map

Teays Valley serves as the central corridor of this West Virginia landscape, showing the suburban and industrial expansion along the Hurricane Creek drainage during the mid-to-late 20th century. The map illustrates a transitional period for the communities of Teays and Hurricane, where traditional rural landmarks like Black Lick Sch and Providence Ch coexist with newer developments such as the Teays Valley Lakes and various trailer parks. The importance of regional infrastructure is evident in the prominent corridors of the Midland Trail, a network of pipelines, and the Telephone Line crossing the Curry and Jefferson districts. Along the southern edge, the terrain becomes more dissected toward Coal Mtn, while the Putnam Co Kanawha Co boundary line indicates the map's position at a vital county crossroads. Local history is anchored by sites like Scott Depot and the Lawrence Cem, reflecting generations of settlement within the hollows and along the many forks of the Poplar Branch.