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1904 Map of Weston

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Weston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1913
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1913

About this map

The West Fork River carves a winding path through this early twentieth-century landscape, anchoring a series of small settlements and industrial operations across Harrison and Lewis Counties. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad tracks follow the river's contours, connecting the regional center of Weston with northern locales like Jane Lew and West Milford. Industrial activity is evident near the northern edge at the Lewis Lynch Mines, while the Richwood Branch extends the rail network into the surrounding hills.

For researchers, this survey captures a distinct moment in West Virginia's development before modern infrastructure altered the rural character of districts like Hackers Creek and Union. The map documents a dense network of small post offices and communities such as Dovener P.O. Dean, Goodhope, and Quiet Dell. The terrain is characterized by intricate drainage patterns from Tenmile Creek and Simpson Creek, illustrating the complex topography that shaped early transportation and land use in the region.