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1958 Map of Sissonville

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Sissonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Pocatalico River meanders through the heart of this terrain, anchoring a landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep hollows in West Virginia's Kanawha County. The settlement at Sissonville serves as a primary hub, while rural life is documented through a dense network of country schools and family-named landmarks. Features like Unexpected Sch and Lonesome Low Sch suggest the localized nature of mid-century education in these hills.

Industry and topography are closely linked here, as the map reveals numerous gas wells and several Mines alongside a complex system of utility corridors, including a telephone line and multiple pipelines. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family cemeteries such as Duff Cem and Britton Cem, alongside community anchors like Allens Chapel and Oak Grove Ch. The placement of these sites along Hogpen Ridge and Asbury Ridge illustrates the persistent upland settlement patterns characteristic of the era.