1910 Map of Fayetteville

About this map

The confluence of the Gauley River and the New River forms the Kanawha River at this high-relief West Virginia industrial landscape. Settlement patterns follow the winding river canyons and the heavy infrastructure of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. Significant coal-era river towns such as Ansted, Gauley Bridge, and Glen Ferris line the steep banks, while engineering feats like the Blue Hole Tunnel underscore the difficulty of traversing the terrain around Gauley Mountain. Beyond the river corridors, the map documents small mountain communities like Mountain Cove, Victor, and Beckwith, alongside the local Pine Grove School and several post offices including Robson PO. The presence of the Virginian railway further south highlights the region's early 20th-century reliance on rail for mineral extraction and regional transport.