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2011 Map of Clinchport

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Clinchport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Clinch River carves a deep path through this portion of Scott County, shaping a landscape defined by sharp ridges and significant transportation engineering. Central to this topography is the Natural Tunnel, a massive geological feature used by the railroad to pierce through Cove Ridge. The mapping details a complex network of industrial and agricultural sites, from the operations at Daniboone Yard near the southern border to several historic milling locations such as Rhoton Mill and Craft Mill along Mill Creek.

Genealogists will find a high density of family burial grounds, including the Mitchell Taylor and Kilgore plots, which suggest a long-established pattern of rural settlement. Water crossings were vital for local commerce, evidenced by the Carter Ferry Ford and Speers Ferry, while the railroad's passage is marked by impressive structures like the Clinchfield Viaduct and the Moccasin Ridge Tunnel. Small community hubs like Rye Cove, Clinchport, and Bellamy serve as the primary anchors in this river-valley landscape.