1967 Map of Sutton

About this map

Sutton Lake dominates this mid-century landscape, its controlled waters filling the deep valleys of the Elk River and its numerous tributaries. The town of Sutton sits at a critical bend in the river, where the Baltimore and Ohio railroad infrastructure and a local Radio Tower (WSGB) point to its role as a regional hub. To the east, the extensive Elk River Public Hunting Area preserves a significant portion of the wooded terrain, while the surrounding hills are dotted with family-centered landmarks such as Berry Chapel, Frame Cem, and Sunrise Ch. Small rural outposts like Flatwoods and Pembroke are connected by a network of winding roads and the rail line, including the Berry Siding stop. The presence of numerous gas wells and quarries suggests the extraction industries that supported the local economy alongside the recreational developments surrounding the new reservoir.