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1909 Map of Charleston Special
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1909 Map of Charleston Special

USGS Topo · Published 1909

About this map

The Kanawha River serves as the industrial and logistical spine of this West Virginia landscape, flanked by the competing rail lines of the Chesapeake and Ohio and the Kanawha and Michigan railroads. At the heart of the region, the growing city of Charleston is flanked by West Charleston and South Charleston, reflecting an era of rapid expansion. Coal production and transport are evident at the Graham Mines PO and along the Kanawha and Coal River tracks, while the river itself is managed by structures like Lock 6 and Lock 5. Beyond the river valley, the topography is defined by the winding Pocatalico River and numerous rural communities such as McClanahan and Copenhaver. Local life is anchored by family-named landmarks like Holmes Knob and rural institutions including Morning Star School and Morgan Chapel, providing a detailed look at Kanawha County's social and industrial fabric.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1909
Date Published1909
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.46 x 19.89 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain