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1901 Map of Monterey

Name: 1901 Topographic Map of Monterey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

The South Branch Potomac River and the headwaters of the Jackson River carve through the parallel ridges of the Allegheny Mountains in this late 19th-century survey. The settlement at Monterey serves as a central hub for the highland communities of Crabbottom, New Hampden, and Hightown. This region, documented by Gilbert Thompson and L.C. Fletcher, is defined by its deep valley floors and soaring peaks like Sounding Knob and Bald Knob.

The landscape is dotted with small mountain hamlets and industrial sites such as Cleeks Mills, reflecting a rural economy tied closely to the river systems. Significant landmarks like Fort Lewis and Williamsville are situated along the Cowpasture River, while the western boundary follows the crest of Cheat Mountain. This survey illustrates the intricate drainage patterns of the Greenbrier River and Shavers Fork Cheat River during an era when mountain passes like Vanderpool Gap were vital transit corridors.