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1965 Map of Strange Creek

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Strange Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Elk River winds sharply through a deeply dissected landscape on this 1960s survey, updated in the mid-1970s. The region is defined by its winding waterways and the heavy presence of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, which follows the river's path through settlements like Strange Creek and Glendon. This is a landscape of extraction and small-scale community, where numerous Gas Wells and Oil Wells are tucked into the hollows and along ridges like Wilson Ridge.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of rural life through family-named landmarks and institutions. From Hyer Chapel and Valley Chapel to the Flat Fork Sch, the map documents the social infrastructure of towns like Servia and Harrison. Numerous small burial grounds, such as Murphy Cem, Lyons Cem, and Eagle Cem, are scattered throughout the hills, providing a detailed record of the families who settled these West Virginia hollows.