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1905 Map of Littleton

Name: 1905 Topographic Map of Littleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1905
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1905

About this map

Littleton serves as a prominent rail hub in this 1905 survey, where the B and O RR follows the winding path of Wheeling Creek. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of narrow hollows and steep ridges, such as Miller Ridge and Lowman Ridge, which dictated the early settlement patterns of the region. Small communities like Saint Joseph, Millsboro, and Silver Hill are tucked into these drainages, connected by a web of local roads that mirror the intricate hydrology of Fishing Creek and the West Virginia Fork.

The border between West Virginia and Pennsylvania cuts across the northern portion of the map, separating Marshall and Wetzel counties from their northern neighbors. This geography highlights the significance of the Wheeling T & H RR and the various runs—like Hickman Run and Nuss Run—which provided the natural corridors for movement in an era before major highway development. The map offers a detailed view of these rural settlements, including Endicott, Wileyville, and Uniontown, at a time when local life was closely tied to the railroad and the rugged topography of the upper Ohio River watershed.