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1921 Map of Richwood

Name: 1921 Topographic Map of Richwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1921
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

Meadow River and Hominy Creek define the complex drainage of the Greenbrier and Nicholas county line in this preliminary survey. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of ridges and knobs, including Beech Ridge, Big Stone Ridge, and Sewell Mountain. Small rural communities and isolated landmarks appear throughout the Williamsburg District, reflecting a period of decentralized mountain settlement.

Genealogists will find notable detail in the placement of numerous local educational and religious institutions. Named schools such as Fallbrook School, Baker School, Hellem School, and Big Stone School are scattered along the creek branches, serving as anchors for residents in Snow Hill, Jettsville, and Quinnwood. The map also captures significant high points like Mann Knob and Pollock Knob, providing a clear look at the terrain before modern development altered the region's character.