1891 Map of Huntersville

About this map

Greenbrier River serves as the central drainage for this high-altitude landscape, where deep mountain valleys meet early West Virginia settlements. Surveyed in the late 1880s, the map reveals a rugged terrain defined by significant peaks such as Spruce Knob and Moffett Knob, with the settlement pattern largely confined to the narrow river bottoms. Cultural hubs like Hillsboro Academy P.O. and Marlinton stand as the primary anchors of community life, while more isolated locations like Hunter Place and Addison dot the northern reaches. The complex network of watercourses, including the Williams River and Cranberry River, indicates a territory where transport and industry were still governed by the steep ridges of Jacksons Ridge and Slaty Ridge. Genealogists will find interest in the early post offices and family-named landmarks that predate the large-scale industrial logging that would soon transform these highland forests.