1899 Map of Charleston

About this map

Charleston and the surrounding river valleys of Kanawha Co. are captured here during a period of rapid industrial expansion driven by the coal and timber trade. The landscape is defined by the winding Kanawha River, where several distinct rail lines converge to transport resources from the hills. The Chesapeake and Ohio R. R. follows the main river corridor, while specialized branches like the Winifrede R. R. and Campbells Creek R. R. reach into the hollows to serve industrial sites like the Graham Mines and Peerless.