1916 Map of Iaeger
USGS Topo · Published 1916About this map
Iaeger stands as a central hub in the coal-country borderlands of southern West Virginia, situated at the confluence where the Tug Fork meets the branching creeks of the Sandy River district. This 1916 survey captures the region during a period of industrial transition, where the Norfolk and Western RR cuts through steep valleys to service small settlements like Wilmore and Ritter. The topography is defined by its extreme density of named branches and ridges, illustrating the reliance on narrow creek bottoms for transportation and habitation. Rural life is anchored by a network of local institutions, including the Joshua Day School and Cowpen School, alongside vital mail stops such as Avondale PO and Bradshaw PO. The map clearly delineates the zigzagging border between McDowell Co, West Virginia, and Buchanan Co, Virginia, tracing the high points of Height Ridge and Horse Ridge.
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