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1902 Map of Milton

Name: 1902 Topographic Map of Milton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1911
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1911

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Mud River winds through the heart of the Teays Valley, dictating the settlement patterns of this West Virginia landscape at the dawn of the twentieth century. The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor anchors the northern reach, connecting the towns of Milton, Culloden, and Hurricane. This infrastructure contrasts with the deeply dissected plateaus to the south, where life centered on river fords and small creek-side outposts.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific landmarks like the Ben Johnson Ford and Mile Creek Ford, alongside vanished commerce centers like McGhee Store. The transition from the valley floor to the uplands is marked by named peaks like Huddleston Knob and the mineral waters of Blue Sulphur Springs. Further south, the county seat of Hamlin sits along the bend of the river, connected to the hinterlands by the Hamlin and Turnpike.