1910 Map of Sutton

About this map

The Sutton river valley serves as the industrial and logistical heart of this Central West Virginia landscape at the onset of the 20th century. The Elk River carves a winding path through the hills, its course paralleled and crossed by a burgeoning network of transit, including the Coal and Coke Ry and the Baltimore and Ohio RR. These rails connect riverside settlements and remote post offices like Gillespie Hyer PO and Bakers Run Levi PO to the broader regional economy.