1901 Map of Monterey

About this map

Monterey serves as a central hub in this high-altitude landscape where the headwaters of several major river systems begin their descent. This reconnaissance survey, conducted in the late 19th century and revised at the start of the 20th, captures the isolated mountain communities and famous thermal resorts of the Virginia-West Virginia borderlands. The legendary resort culture of the era is anchored by Warm Springs and Hot Springs, while nearby Bath Alum Springs points to the historic popularity of mineral waters in the region. To the west, the rugged Cheat Mountains and Back Allegheny Mountain dominate the horizon, creating a natural barrier that influenced early transport and settlement patterns. Small hamlets like Greenbank, Dunmore, and New Hampden are shown connected by early road networks that follow the narrow valleys of the Jackson River and Bullpasture River, illustrating a society deeply adapted to the steep Appalachian terrain.