1965 Map of Austinville

The landscape transitions into the wooded heights of Poplar Camp Mountain and the Jefferson National Forest, where smaller settlements like Raketown and Byllesby are tucked along the banks. Rural life is anchored by numerous country churches, including Bakers Chapel and Edwards Chapel, alongside landmarks such as Pierce Mill on Cripple Creek. This survey captures the intricate balance between heavy industry, like the local Quarries and power infrastructure, and the dispersed farming communities that have defined Wythe and Carroll counties for generations.