1939 Map of White Sulphur Springs

About this map

The Greenbrier River meanders through this portion of West Virginia, serving as the primary corridor for the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. In the 1930s, the landscape was defined by an extensive network of small rural schools, including the Germany School, Rapp School, and Chestnut Flat School, reflecting a period of localized education before district consolidation. The county seat at Lewisburg sits as a crossroads west of the river, while the resort area of White Sulphur Springs is anchored in the southeast near Kates Mountain. This survey documents a transition from the rugged slopes of the Monongahela National Forest to the productive valley lands around Frankford and Maxwelton. Local landmarks like Falling Spring and the Renick PO and Sta illustrate the essential connection between natural springs, rail infrastructure, and early settlement patterns.