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1957 Map of Winslow

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Winslow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Guyandotte River winds through the northern portion of this late 1950s survey, where the Chesapeake and Ohio River railroad line follows the riverbank past Owens Crossing. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the river valley and the deeply dissected hills of the McComas and Union districts. The settlement pattern is strictly tied to the hollows and creek beds, with rural landmarks like Winslow and Sarah serving as local hubs.

Genealogists will find a wealth of community institutions, including Green Valley Chapel, Bloomingdale Church, and Merritt Creek Church. Educational history is preserved through scattered locations such as the Long Branch School and Upper Heath Creek School. The presence of Camp Dekanawida and Camp Asbury near the river indicates the area's role in mid-century recreation, while numerous gas wells noted in the margin reflect the region's burgeoning energy industry.