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1911 Map of Abingdon

Name: 1911 Topographic Map of Abingdon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Saltville and Marion anchor this 1911 survey of Southwest Virginia, where the Norfolk and Western RR winds through the valleys between Clinch Mountain and Iron Mountain. The landscape is defined by the three forks of the Holston River, which supported a network of rural industry and agriculture before the mid-century. Researchers can identify dozens of small communities like Seven Springs, Chilhowie, and McCrady, alongside early infrastructure such as the DeBusk Mill and Holston Mill.

Genealogists will find numerous rural landmarks, including the Beech Grove Church, Valley Church, and the High Point School. The terrain transitions from the high peaks of Whitetop Mtn and Mt Rogers in the southeast to the limestone valleys of the Middle Fork Holston River. This edition captures the region's character prior to modern highway development, highlighting the importance of rail stops like Meadowview and Glade Spring.