1968 Map of Big Bend

About this map

Walker Mountain and Brushy Mountain dominate this part of the Jefferson National Forest during the late 1960s. The landscape is defined by long, parallel ridges and the creek-fed valleys between them, where small communities like Effna and Suiter are situated. The survey captures a network of rural institutions, including Community Ch, Trinity Ch, and Green Hill Ch, reflecting the dispersed nature of settlement in this part of Bland County. In the southern portion of the map, the Appalachian Trail winds along the crest of the ridge near a Lookout Tower and a Picnic Area at Big Bend, providing a detailed record of recreational infrastructure before later developments. The transition of the local road system is evident in the Proposed Location of new highway routes through the valley of Walker Creek.