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2013 Map of Atkins

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Atkins
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Marion and the surrounding Smyth County landscape are defined by the parallel paths of the Middle Fork Holston River and the S Fork Holston River, which carve through a series of prominent ridges and hollows. This 2013 survey illustrates the modern layout of established settlements like Atkins and Sugar Grove, while preserving the location of local landmarks such as Roberts Mill and the Marion State Fish Hatchery near Furnace Hill.

The map reveals a deeply rooted rural geography, where family-named features like Goodpasture Ridge, Shupe Hollow, and Russell Ridge indicate generations of land use. From the heights of Dickey Knob to the lowlands of Rye Valley, the terrain dictates the settlement patterns of smaller communities like Slabtown, Attoway, and Teas. The inclusion of the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area Office underscores the region's transition into a gateway for the nearby national forest lands.