1914 Map of Crawford

About this map

The Little Kanawha River and the West Fork River headwaters define this 1914 landscape, carving through the high ridges of Lewis and Upshur Counties. The Baltimore and Ohio RR cuts through the northern terrain, serving rural hubs like Roanville Sta and Jacksonville. This map documents a dense network of early 20th-century rural infrastructure, specifically highlighting a high concentration of local school districts, including the Handkerchief Union School, Radabaugh School, and Sugarcamp School. Small-scale industrial life is visible at Alkires Mills, while the numerous knobs—such as Wilson Knob and Bee Knob—illustrate the complex topography of the Allegheny Plateau before modern development. Genealogists will find interest in the distinct settlements of Frenchton, Walkersville, and Hinkleville during a period of peak rural population.