1894 Map of Huntersville

About this map

Huntersville and the Greenbrier River define this 1894 reconnaissance of the Allegheny Mountains, showing the area during a period of transition before large-scale commercial logging reshaped the drainage basins. The map documents the early development of Marlinton and Addison, alongside established rural centers like Mill Point and the Hillsboro Academy. The landscape is dominated by high ridges and gaps, with labels for family-named landmarks like Hunter Place and Bradshaw Hill that provide significant value for genealogists. The network of mountain forks, including Slaty Fork and Big Spring Fork, illustrates the original path of travel and settlement before modern road systems, while Gwin Flats and Slaty Ridge highlight the distinctive high-altitude topography of West Virginia's interior.