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1939 Map of Lobelia

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Lobelia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Lobelia and the high plateaus of the Monongahela National Forest define this landscape as it appeared in the late 1930s. The region is characterized by a dense network of mountain schools and country churches that served isolated timbering and farming families. Notable educational sites such as West Droop School, Brushy Flat School, and Vires School are scattered across the ridges, while the local faith community is represented by landmarks like Beulah Church and McMillion Church.

In the southeast, the Greenbrier River serves as a primary corridor, followed closely by the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. This area contrasts with the high, boggy terrain of the Cranberry Glades and the massive elevations of Kennison Mountain. For genealogists and local historians, the inclusion of small settlements like Renicks Valley and the Trout Valley Trout Post Office offers a specific view into the rural West Virginia community before modern highway expansion.