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1925 Map of Mingo

Name: 1925 Topographic Map of Mingo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1925
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1925

About this map

The high ridges of Gauley Mountain and Cheat Mountain define this mid-1920s landscape in Pocahontas and Randolph counties. The settlement of Huntersville anchors the southeast corner near the Greenbrier River, while smaller mountain communities like Slaty Fork and Mace are connected by winding roads and the industrial presence of the Lumber RR. This era represents a period of significant timber extraction, evidenced by the numerous logging railroads and lumber runs threading through the narrow valleys.

Local life is recorded through a dense network of country institutions, including Marys Chapel, West Union Church, and Poages Chapel. Educational centers such as Hannah School, Yewglade School, and Mt Pleasant School serve the families working the land and the logging camps. The topography reveals a rugged interior with landmarks like Spruce Knob and Mingo Knob, while the Chesapeake & Ohio RR follows the river courses.