
The New River carves a winding path through the heart of this late 19th-century landscape, serving as a primary corridor for both river crossings and rail development. Major transit points like Snidows Ferry, Goodwins Ferry, and Peppers Ferry are clearly marked, illustrating how travel was managed before modern bridges. Industrial activity is concentrated around the Altoona Narrow Gauge Railroad and its namesake Altoona Mines, alongside the Belle Hampton Mine near Churchwood.
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9 editions found
1887 · Pocahontas
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1887 · Hinton
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1887 · Lewisburg
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1889 · Hillsville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1889 · Wytheville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1890 · Dublin
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1890 · Christiansburg
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Lewisburg
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Pocahontas
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Raleigh
USGS Topo · 1:125,000