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Loading map...1932 Map of Beckley
USGS Topo · Published 1932About this map
The New River carves a deep, winding canyon through the heart of the central West Virginia coalfields, creating a landscape where topography dictated the path of industry and settlement. The Chesapeake and Ohio railway hugs the riverbanks, connecting coal-loading points like Thurmond and Sewell to the outside world. This survey shows the dense cluster of industrial settlements that followed the seams, including Glen Jean, Oak Hill, and Minden, many of which were founded as company towns.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1932
Date Published1932
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.9 inches
Editions of this 1932 Beckley Map
2 editions found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain