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1891 Map of Lewisburg

Name: 1891 Topographic Map of Lewisburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The Greenbrier River carves a deep valley through this 1880s landscape, serving as a primary corridor for both the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad and early industrial settlements. The map highlights the region's historical importance as a spa destination, featuring well-known retreats like White Sulphur Springs and Sweet Chalybeate Spring. Significant civil engineering is evident along the rail line, most notably the Alleghany Tunnel and Lewis Tunnel where the tracks pierce the mountain ridges near Alleghany Station.

Beyond the major hubs of Lewisburg and Ronceverte, the map records a network of rural post offices and small-scale industry essential to nineteenth-century life. Locations such as Van Staverns Mill, Stack Mines, and Monroe Draft P.O. provide precise points for genealogical research. The varied terrain is defined by massive ridges like Peters Mountain and Beaver Lick Mountain, which dictated the early settlement patterns and transport routes of Greenbrier and Monroe counties.