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1912 Map of Sago

Name: 1912 Topographic Map of Sago
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1912
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1912

About this map

Buckhannon and its southern neighboring settlements are captured here during a period of industrial expansion into the West Virginia hills. The Baltimore and Ohio (Pickens Branch) railroad winds south along the Buckhannon River, serving a series of lumber and rail stops such as Sago, Alton, and Alexander. This topography is defined by narrow creek valleys and numerous named runs, reflecting the importance of water access for early mills like Ours Mill.

The map details several combined post office and village locations, including Hampton Ivanhoe PO and Strader Tallmansville PO, indicating the central nodes of rural communication. Remote educational sites like Mt. Zion School and Benson School are scattered throughout the districts of Union, Washington, and Meade. The rugged nature of the Randolph and Upshur county border is evident in the transition to more isolated camps like Palace Valley and Ash Camp.