
The New River carves a winding path through the heart of the Appalachian plateau in this late 19th-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by industrial extraction and riverside settlement. The map documents a pivotal era for Pulaski and Giles counties, where the Norfolk and Western Railroad follows the riverbanks while specialized lines like the Altoona Narrow Gauge Railroad penetrate the ridges to reach the Altoona Mines. Mining and early resort tourism exist side-by-side, evidenced by the proximity of the Belle Hampton Mine to the thermal waters of Egglestons Springs and Gray Sulphur Sprs.
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