1918 Map of Carterton

About this map

Clinch River carves a deep path through the heart of this Russell County landscape, defining the local geography as it flows past the winding Norfolk and Western railway. At the time of this 1915 survey, small rural hubs like Cleveland and Carterton served as centers of activity for the surrounding mountain hollows. The presence of Clinchfield and the inclusion of topography surveyed for the Clinch Valley National Forest highlight the industrial and natural resource priorities of the era. Higher elevations are marked by landmarks like Grizzly Mountain and the prominent Copper Ridge, while the local social fabric is represented by scattered education sites such as Chaney Fork School and Musick School. The map captures a moment before modern development, where the river, the rail, and the rugged terrain of Sinkhole Valley dictated the placement of settlements and Coulwood PO.