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1891 Map of Dublin

Name: 1891 Topographic Map of Dublin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1911
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1911

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The New River carves a deep path through the Ridge-and-Valley province on this late 19th-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by industrial extraction and mineral springs. The Norfolk and Western Railroad follows the river's winding course, connecting key depots like New River Depot to mountain industrial sites such as the Altoona Mines and Belle Hampton Mine. This era was also marked by the popularity of mineral water retreats, evidenced by the presence of Gray Sulphur Sprs and Egglestons Springs.

Transportation across the formidable river depended on a series of established crossings, including Peppers Ferry and Ingles Ferry, while the interior valleys supported tight-knit communities like Mechanicsville and Newbern. High points like Angels Rest and Peak Creek Knob tower over the valley floor, where the Altoona Narrow Gauge Railroad served the local mining economy in Pulaski and Wythe counties.