1911 Map of Louisa

About this map

The Big Sandy River and its Tug Fork define the western edge of this 1911 survey, marking the essential border between Kentucky and West Virginia. The landscape is dominated by the narrow river valleys and the winding path of the Norfolk and Western Railway, which threads along the riverbanks to serve riverside settlements like Fort Gay, Prichard, and Glenhayes. This era shows a network of interior hollows and ridges, such as Wolf Pen Branch and Hurricane Creek, where small agrarian communities and family-named landmarks like Brick Church are connected by primitive roads. The map captures the region at a moment when industry was beginning to penetrate the hills via the rail lines, yet much of the area remained tied to local watercourses like Paddle Creek and Mull Creek. Researchers can trace the early layout of Hubbardstown and the isolated settlement at Saltpeter, providing a detailed look at Wayne County before significant modernization.