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1962 Map of Tygarts Valley

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Tygarts Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Charlotte Furnace and Boone Furnace stand as industrial markers in this mid-century survey of the Appalachian foothills. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Tygarts Creek and its many tributaries, including Buffalo Creek and Grassy Creek. Small settlements like Kehoe, Iron Hill, and Gesling are connected by a network of unimproved roads and light-duty paths that follow the narrow valley floors between steep ridges.

Evidence of local extractive industry is visible through numerous Claypits and gas wells scattered across the terrain. For those interested in family history, the map identifies several local burial sites such as Zornes Cem, Everman Cem, and Huffman Cem. The southern edge of the sheet captures the northern reaches of Carter Caves State Park, while the Potato Knob Lookout Tower provides a distinct vertical landmark overlooking the Robertson Flat.