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1961 Map of Zaleski

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Zaleski
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Raccoon Creek and its many tributaries, such as Brushy Fork, carve through the heavily forested landscape of Vinton County during the early 1960s. The village of Zaleski serves as a focal point, situated at the junction of the Baltimore and Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads. The topography is defined by prominent landforms like Bethel Ridge and Pumpkin Ridge, with the Wayne National Forest and Zaleski State Forest covering significant portions of the map.

Evidence of local industry and community life is widespread, from the numerous Strip Mines and gas wells to the Swan School and several rural churches like Wesley Chapel. Genealogists may find value in the many well-documented burial sites, including Oak Grove Cemetery and Elk Fork Cemetery. Notable landmarks such as the Vinton County Airport and an Indian Mound near the state forest boundary provide further historical context for the area's development.