1954 Map of Clintwood

About this map

Pine Mountain forms a dramatic natural divide along the state line in this mid-century survey of the rugged borderlands between Kentucky and Virginia. Published in 1955 based on aerial photography and earlier coal company records, the map documents the steep, timbered ridges where Pike and Dickenson Counties meet. Water features like Elkhorn Cr and Pigeon Branch drain the northern slopes, while several high-elevation crossings, including Blowing Rock Gap, Jesse Gap, and Grassy Gap, indicate the traditional paths through this complex terrain. The topography was partially derived from the Consolidated Coal Company, reflecting the region's industrial importance during the post-war era. This specific sheet focuses on the high-elevation ridge environment rather than dense valley settlements, making it an essential resource for tracing the exact location of family-named gaps and the historically significant boundary line.