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1914 Map of Winona

Name: 1914 Topographic Map of Winona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Carnifex Ferry marks a critical crossing point on the Gauley River, reflecting the early 20th-century dependence on river-and-road connectivity in central West Virginia. The landscape is defined by the winding courses of the Gauley and Meadow River, which meet near the southern edge of the quadrangle. Significant local infrastructure includes Shawver Bridge, Hughes Ferry Bridge, and the Prader Ford, indicating the historical routes used before modern highway expansion.

Community life centers on a dense network of country schools and small settlements like Keslers Crosslanes, Russellville, and Nutterville. The presence of Withrows Mill on Little Glade Creek and numerous family-named landmarks such as Betty Bell Knob and Wallowhole Ridge provides essential data for genealogists tracing ancestral homesteads. The terrain transitions from the high elevations of Gauley Mountain toward the river valleys, where local industry and agriculture were established during this era.