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1891 Map of Dublin

Name: 1891 Topographic Map of Dublin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1920
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1920

About this map

The New River carves a winding path through the heart of the Appalachian landscape on this late 19th-century survey, acting as a corridor for both trade and transit. The Norfolk and Western Railroad follows the river's banks, connecting vital settlements like Pearisburg and New River Depot. Industrial activity is evident in the southern portion of the sheet, where the Altoona Narrow Gauge Railroad serves the Altoona Mines, while the Belle Hampton Mine is situated near Churchwood.

Before the widespread construction of bridges, numerous crossings facilitated local travel, including Ingles Ferry and Peppers Ferry. These sites, along with mineral-rich locales like Gray Sulphur Sprs and Egglestons Springs, point to the region's dual identity as a center for extraction and a destination for health-seeking travelers. The map also captures several rural landmarks, from the Brick Church in the west to the isolated Mercers Salt Works in the north.