1891 Map of Dublin

About this map

Newbern and Pearisburg serve as the primary hubs in this late 19th-century survey of the New River Valley. The New River dominates the landscape, carving a winding path through the formidable ridges of Peters Mountain and Walker Mountain. This era is defined by the expansion of the Norfolk and Western Railroad alongside smaller industrial spurs like the Altoona Narrow Gauge Railroad, which connected the Altoona Mines to regional trade routes. Local commerce and travel relied heavily on river crossings such as Ingles Ferry and Snidows Ferry before modern bridge infrastructure replaced these traditional transit points. For genealogists, the map reveals specific early settlements like Central Lovely Mount and community anchors such as the Brick Church. The presence of Mercers Salt Works and Gray Sulphur Sprs highlights the region's early industrial and recreational draws during its post-war development.