1906 Map of Elizabeth

About this map

The Little Kanawha River carves a dramatic, winding path through the dissected plateau of Wood, Ritchie, and Wirt Counties at the turn of the century. The county seat at Elizabeth serves as a focal point along the river, where the landscape transitions from the dense valley settlements to the high ridges of Courtney Ridge. Transportation in this era is defined by the Baltimore and Ohio RR corridor in the north, connecting places like Kanawha Station and Petroleum to the broader regional economy.