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1891 Map of Dublin

Name: 1891 Topographic Map of Dublin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1891
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1891

About this map

The New River carves a winding path through the heart of this late 19th-century landscape, serving as a primary corridor for both river crossings and rail development. Major transit points like Snidows Ferry, Goodwins Ferry, and Peppers Ferry are clearly marked, illustrating how travel was managed before modern bridges. Industrial activity is concentrated around the Altoona Narrow Gauge Railroad and its namesake Altoona Mines, alongside the Belle Hampton Mine near Churchwood.

Away from the river banks, the terrain is defined by a succession of high ridges, including Peters Mountain and Walker Mountain. Scattered settlements such as Peterstown, Pearisburg, and Dublin are connected by a network of early roads and the Norfolk and Western Railroad. Notable landmarks of local history include Mercers Salt Works in the north and the high-elevation Mountain Lake situated on Doe Mountain.