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2011 Map of Coeburn

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Coeburn serves as the central hub of this Appalachian landscape, where the confluence of several branches and creeks once dictated the growth of coal-era settlements. The terrain is marked by deep hollows and high ridges, including Guest Mountain and Sandy Ridge, which are pierced by engineering feats like the Little Tom Tunnel and Swede Tunnel. These passages illustrate the complex infrastructure required to navigate the mountain geography of Wise County.

Genealogists will find a high density of family-named landmarks and cemeteries, such as the Stallard Cemetery, McReynolds Cemetery, and Edwards Cemetery, scattered across the slopes. The map also records the presence of the Flatwoods Job Corps Camp and the Bull Hill Lookout Tower, alongside the industrial legacy represented by the Toms Creek Dam. From the larger town of Bondtown to the smaller siding of Carfax, this survey traces the enduring community footprint in the valleys of the Guest River and Clinch River.