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1916 Map of Winona

Name: 1916 Topographic Map of Winona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

Gauley River and Meadow River carve deep, winding paths through this central West Virginia landscape, joined by a dense network of mountain schools and small rural settlements during the early twentieth century. The map highlights the localized infrastructure of the era, from the Hughes Ferry Bridge and Shawver Bridge to the industrial presence of the Lumber R R following the riverbanks. Dozens of family and community-named schools, such as Carnifex School and McMillon School, indicate a populated backcountry where geography dictated the placement of every homestead and river crossing.

Industrial and agricultural patterns are evident in the placement of Withrows Mill and various mountain ridges like Dogwood Ridge and Sewell Mountain. Significant local landmarks like Spy Rock and the high point at Lookout offer orientation points for genealogists tracing ancestors in the Wilderness or Jefferson districts. The transition from established river settlements like Russellville to the higher elevations of Hickory Flat and Shillings Flat illustrates the rugged settlement patterns of Nicholas, Fayette, and Greenbrier counties.