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1887 Map of Hinton

Name: 1887 Topographic Map of Hinton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1887
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1887

About this map

The Greenbrier River carves a winding path through the heart of the Alleghenies in the late nineteenth century, serving as a vital corridor for both transit and trade. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad follows the river's tight bends, necessitating major engineering feats like the Big Bend Tunnel and Howards Creek Tunnel to navigate the ridge-heavy terrain. This survey captures a landscape transitioning into an industrial rail hub, anchored by Hinton and the Greenbrier Stock Yards.

Beyond the tracks, the region’s famous mineral springs define the local economy and social geography. From Green Sulphur Springs in the north to Red Sulphur Springs and Salt Sulphur Springs further south, these sites represent established centers of nineteenth-century life. High points like Keeney Knob and Bicketts Knob tower over family-named settlements such as Crickman and Springdale, providing a clear view of the complex mountain topography before modern development.