1915 Map of Clintwood

About this map

Clintwood serves as the focal point of this Virginia-Kentucky border survey, captured during the height of early 20th-century rural settlement. The geography is defined by a dense network of mountain gaps and watercourses, including the Pound River and Cranesnest River, which dictated the location of scattered communities like Stratton, Dwale, and Smith Corners. A striking number of localized schoolhouses are documented throughout the hills, from the Millard Kerr School to the Twin Branch School, illustrating the decentralized nature of education in Dickenson County at this time.