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1947 Map of Clinchport

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Clinchport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Natural Tunnel State Park dominates the western portion of this Scott County landscape, where the Southern railroad and Stock Creek pass through a massive limestone formation. The settlement of Clinchport serves as a critical junction where the railroad crosses the Clinch River, supported by an intricate system of infrastructure including the Clinchport Tunnel and the Clinchfield rail line. This post-war industrial and agricultural survey reveals a rural society built around river bends and mountain gaps, with industry represented by the Danlboone Yard and a Quarry near Pisgah Gap.

Genealogical details are abundant, featuring numerous family-named burial grounds like Kilgore Cem, Mitchell Cem, and Venable Cem. Educational and spiritual life centers on landmarks such as Rye Cove Memorial Sch, Alleys Chapel, and Hickory Hill Ch. The reliance on the river and its tributaries is evident at Carter Ferry and the small milling operations like Rhoton Mill and Spivey Mill along Copper Creek.