1911 Map of Peytona

About this map

Coal River and the Kanawha River anchor this 1909 survey of the central West Virginia coalfields, showing the region at a pivotal moment of industrial development. The Kanawha and Michigan RR and the Chesapeake and Ohio RR parallel the northern riverbanks, facilitating the transport of natural resources from the interior. Small settlements and post offices like Lewiston P O and Quincy P O serve as early focal points for the workforce, while the Winifrede RR reaches deeper into the hills toward Winifrede. The map illustrates a complex network of creeks such as Bull Creek and Short Creek that dictated the placement of early haul roads and rail spurs. The intricate topography reveals how the narrow valleys shaped the growth of communities like Peytona and Racine before the extensive modern infrastructure was established.