1892 Map of Hinton

About this map

Union serves as a prominent anchor in the southeast of this late nineteenth-century survey, a period when the mineral springs of the region were vital social and economic hubs. The map highlights several of these thermal retreats, including Green Sulphur Springs, Blue Sulphur Springs, and Salt Sulphur Springs, which were renowned for their medicinal waters. The intricate drainage of the New River and Greenbrier River dictates the settlement patterns, with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad following the winding river valleys. Notable engineering feats of the era are visible along the rail line, specifically the Big Bend Tunnel near Talcott and the Howards Creek Tunnel. The landscape is defined by massive ridges like Big Sewell Mountain and Keeney Mountain, while local commerce is represented by the Greenbrier Stock Yards located near the river bend at Alderson.