1892 Map of Huntington
USGS Topo · Published 1895About this map
The Ohio River frontage defines the northern border of this 1890s survey, showing the expanding city of Huntington and its industrial satellites like Central City and Guyandot. The landscape is dominated by the deeply dissected plateaus of the Guyandot and Mud River basins, where narrow valleys dictate the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. This era captures the region as it transitioned from isolated agricultural settlements to a rail-connected hub, evidenced by the convergence of the Norfolk and Western Railroad at Shoals and Lavalette. Away from the river corridors, the map documents numerous small communities and landmarks such as Blue Sulphur Sp's, Davis Mill, and Barboursville. Topographic detail reveals the high ridges and summits like Dolan Knob and Turkey Camp Knob that separated the small farmsteads along Twelvepole Cr. and its many forks.
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