1927 Map of Gilbert

About this map

The Guyandot River winds through this coal-country landscape where the borders of Logan, Mingo, and Wyoming counties meet. This 1925 cultural revision documents a region defined by its steep geography and narrow valley settlements. The Norfolk and Western RR tracks follow the river's path, serving industrial outposts like War Eagle and Wharncliffe in the south. The map's high density of family-named landmarks and local institutions, such as the Craig Hatfield School and Rockhouse Church, provides a clear view of Appalachian social structure before modern highway consolidation. From the northern heights of Buffalo Mountain down to the southern settlement at Mohawk, the placement of numerous one-room schoolhouses like Mudhole School and Toler School reflects the era's decentralized community life.