
The Ohio River serves as the bustling corridor of commerce and settlement in the late nineteenth century, bordering the growing hub of Huntington. This survey, conducted by topographer L.C. Fletcher, illustrates a landscape defined by its waterways and rail connections. The Chesapeake and Ohio RR follows the southern bank of the Ohio, linking riverside communities like Guyandot and Barboursville to the interior. Further east along the Mud River, the railroad supports the growth of Milton and Hurricane, while the county seat at Hamlin remains a vital inland center.
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