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1891 Map of Dublin

Name: 1891 Topographic Map of Dublin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

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.

Numerous river crossings, including Peppers Ferry, Ingles Ferry, and Goodwins Ferry, mark the vital transportation hubs of the day. Upland, the terrain is dominated by massive ridges like Peters Mountain and Walker Mountain, which hem in small farming communities such as Staffordsville and Newbern. The inclusion of Mercers Salt Works and various milling sites along the Little River provides a clear view of the regional economy before modern infrastructure fundamentally altered these valley corridors.