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1958 Map of Stotlers Crossroads

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Stotlers Crossroads
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Sleepy Creek dominates the central drainage of this West Virginia landscape, winding through a complex topography of narrow ridges and valleys between Morgan Mountain and Highland Ridge. The 1958 field check captures a rural community structured around small crossroads and family-named landmarks. Settlements like Stotlers Crossroads and Johnsons Mill serve as local hubs, while numerous country churches and cemeteries, including Duckwalls Ch and Michael Cem, are scattered across the Rock Gap and Allen districts.

The eastern portion of the map is defined by the densely forested slopes of the Sleepy Creek State Forest, where the Sleepy Creek Lookout Tower stands atop the high ground. To the north, the famous mineral waters of Berkeley Springs (Bath) are visible along Warm Spring Run. This survey provides a clear view of the mid-century road network, including Route 522 and Route 9, which connect these small Appalachian communities before modern development significantly altered the landscape.