1967 Map of Brierpatch Mountain

About this map

The New River carves a deep path through this portion of Grayson County, defining the local topography and commerce in the late 1960s. The landscape is characterized by its numerous small-scale community centers and rural landmarks, such as Hacklers Store and the Clito Mill. A dense network of local churches serves as the social backbone of the area, including Jerusalem Ch, Pilgrims Rest Ch, and River Hill Ch. The presence of the Jefferson National Forest to the north and the prominent heights of Brierpatch Mountain highlight the transition from valley agriculture to wooded uplands. In the eastern corridor near the river, the transition from traditional rural life to modern leisure is visible in the presence of a Drive-in Theater and a Trailer Park near Providence.