1929 Map of Beckley
USGS Topo · Published 1962About this map
New River gorge geometry dominates this 1929 cultural revision, where the river carves a deep, winding path past steep elevations like Sewell Mountain and Quinnimont Mountain. The landscape is a complex network of coal-era settlements and industrial infrastructure, with the Chesapeake and Ohio railway clinging to the riverbanks to serve hubs like Thurmond and East Sewell. The map illustrates the region's transition from remote mountain terrain to an intensive industrial corridor, evidenced by the density of short-line rail connections at Whipple Junction and the numerous company towns like Minden, Scarbro, and Glen Jean.
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Editions of this 1929 Beckley Map
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Historical Maps of Beckley Through Time
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