1915 Map of Meadow Creek

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Sewell Mountain dominates this 1912 survey of the West Virginia highlands, where a dense network of mountain schools and small settlements reflects the rural character of Fayette, Greenbrier, and Summers counties. The mapping reveals a region defined by its timber and coal transport, anchored by the Sewell Valley RR and the Chesapeake and Ohio RR. From the industrial center at Rainelle to the remote Layland PO, the terrain is marked by dozens of community landmarks like Rock of Ages School and Bachelors Hall School. Along the New River, the survey captures the natural landmark of Sandstone Falls before the river cuts through the deep gorge. Local commerce is evident in the presence of established post offices at Clute PO and Lawton PO, alongside the healing waters of Green Sulphur Springs nestled in the southern valley.