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1922 Map of Horton

Name: 1922 Topographic Map of Horton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1922
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1922

About this map

Monongahela National Forest dominates this landscape in the early 1920s, a period when small timber and agricultural settlements were firmly established along the winding river valleys. The logging influence is evident in the cluster of mountain communities like Whitmer and Horton, while the more agricultural character of the region is preserved through a high density of rural schoolhouses such as Chestnut Grove School, Mylius School, and Pine Grove School.

Steep ridges like Mc Cowan Mountain and Brien Patch Mtn define the drainage patterns for Shavers Fork and Dry Fork. Genealogical interest is found in the specific naming of homestead sites and crossings, including Weese Crossing and the uniquely named Little Italy. The map captures the infrastructure of the Randolph County highlands before modern highway development, relying instead on localized gaps like Collett Gap for movement between the rugged peaks.