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1962 Map of Wayne

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Wayne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Twelvepole Creek winds through the heart of Wayne County, defining the valley where the town of Wayne sits as a central hub. This survey illustrates the landscape as it transitioned in the mid-1970s, notably showing the development of East Lynn Lake and the Norfolk and Western railroad corridor. The area is dense with family heritage markers, including the Kennedy Chapel Cem, Elmwood Cem, and Adkins Cem, alongside rural social centers like the Wayne High Sch and Twomile Sch.

Industrial activity is evidenced by numerous Gas Wells and Mines scattered across the ridges and hollows, such as Lynn Hollow and Booth Branch. The map records smaller settlements like Genoa, Sidney, and Echo, many of which were historically anchored by local churches like Greenbrier Ch and Toms Creek Ch. The geography reflects a deeply dissected plateau where transportation was dictated by the creek forks and narrow branches.