Title Map of the Coal Field of the Great Kanawha Valley, 1867

Location of collection:

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)

560 Drillfield Dr.

Newman Library, Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA 26041-9001

Contact for questions and access:

Email: specref@vt.edu

Phone: (540) 231-6308

Web: spec.lib.vt.edu

Summary

Extent:

0.1 Cubic Feet 55 x 55 in.

Creator:

Swann, John S.

Abstract:

Map shows the Great Kanawha Coal Field, in West Virginia. In addition to the map, which identifies title claimants and contains some hand-written annotations, the map provides navigational and distance charts, descriptions of rail and water communication, improvements to the area, and geological descriptions, especially regarding coal deposits.

Language:

English .

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Coal mines and mining
Railroad
Maps (documents)

Names:

G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co.

Places:

West Virginia -- Maps