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1912 Map of Bald Knob, 1923 Print
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1912 Map of Bald Knob

USGS Topo · Published 1923

About this map

Cook Mountain and Cherry Pond Mountain dominate this corner of the West Virginia coalfields, where the terrain is deeply dissected by numerous creeks and branches. Settlement is concentrated in the narrow valleys, with Whitesville and Van serving as primary hubs along the drainage of Pond Fork. The survey captures the industrial footprint of the early twentieth century, specifically the path of the C and O RR as it follows the waterways to reach timber and mineral resources. Genealogists may find value in the scattered local names such as Jarrells Valley and Jarrells Field, which suggest family landholdings in an era before large-scale industrial consolidation. The map also clearly delineates the complex county boundaries where Boone, Raleigh, Logan, and Wyoming Co meet at the ridgelines of Guyandot Mountain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1912
Date Published1923
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.52 x 19.93 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain