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1950 Map of Clinchport

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Clinchport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Clinchport and its river-and-rail infrastructure dominate this mid-century survey of the Clinch River valley. The Southern and Clinchfield railroads carve through the terrain, utilizing engineering feats like the Natural Tunnel, the Moccasin Ridge Tunnel, and the Starnes Tunnel to navigate the complex geography of Copper Ridge and Clinch Mountain. This landscape is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and cemeteries, such as the Gobble Cem and Venable Cem, reflecting generations of settlement in the valley.

Transport across the waterways is evidenced by the Carter Ferry and several river crossings like Spivey Ford and Jennings Ford. Education and community life are anchored at locations like the Rye Cove Memorial Sch and Alleys Chapel, while industrial heritage is preserved through labels for the Craft Mill and Rhoton Mill. The map documents a moment when local transit relied on both the extensive rail network, including the Danboone Yard, and traditional river access points.