1907 Map of Pomeroy

About this map

The Ohio River curves sharply at the base of this landscape, anchoring the bustling river towns of Pomeroy and Middleport during an era of significant industrial transit. In the early 1900s, the Kanawha and Michigan RR followed the path of Leading Creek through Rutland and Salisbury, connecting these valley settlements to the broader regional economy. Further north, the terrain is defined by a dense network of post offices and small rural centers such as Shade PO, Downington PO, and Darwin PO, many of which served as the social hearts of their respective townships. Family names and local gathering points are preserved in landmarks like Bedford Church and Bunker Hill Church, providing a clear view of the communal geography before modern infrastructure consolidated these dispersed rural districts. The map also records the winding course of the Shade River and its various forks, including the Welsh Fork and Pratts Fork, which carved through the hills of Alexander and Lodi townships.