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1946 Map of Back Valley, 1965 Print
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1946 Map of Back Valley

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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The Powell River snakes through a deeply dissected landscape along the Virginia Tennessee border, defining a territory where the topography dictated the patterns of settlement. Deep valleys like Wallen Ridge and Powell Mountain run parallel to the water, confining early communities and roads to the narrow lowlands. These mountain gaps, such as Bales Gap and Keaton Gap, served as vital conduits for movement between isolated ridges.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1946
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27.5 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain