1914 Map of Big Bend
USGS Topo · Published 1934About this map
The New River and its confluence with the Greenbrier River define the geography of this pre-Depression survey, revealing a landscape deeply influenced by both water and rail. The town of Hinton serves as a central hub, adjacent to the vital Chesapeake and Ohio RR corridor that tunnels through the mountains at the Big Bend Tunnel. Transportation in this era relied on a network of water-level infrastructure and river crossings, including Haines Ferry and Packs Ferry. Local life is visible through the high density of small rural institutions, such as Madam Creek School, Rock Bottom School, and the Spiritual School. The map also captures several mineral springs and early settlements like Red Sulphur Springs and Bargers Springs, marking a period when these destinations were prominent local landmarks.
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Editions of this 1914 Big Bend Map
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Historical Maps of Hinton Through Time
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