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1913 Map of Louisa

Name: 1913 Topographic Map of Louisa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1928
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1928

About this map

The Big Sandy River and its tributary, the Tug Fork, define the western edge of this 1911 survey, marking the jagged boundary between Kentucky and West Virginia. This rugged borderland is dominated by the Norfolk and Western Railway, which tracks the river's winding path through the hills. Small riverside communities and rail stops such as Fort Gay, Saltpeter, and Glenhayes serve as focal points for local commerce and transport.

Away from the main river valleys, the landscape is deeply dissected by a dense network of drainages including Hurricane Creek, Mill Creek, and Wolf Creek. These hollows are dotted with isolated settlements and landmarks like Brick Church and Effie, reflecting a rural society built around the narrow valley floors and ridgelines. The concentration of family-named features like Vinson Br and Jarret Br provides a clear view of early twentieth-century land use and settlement patterns in this part of Wayne Co.