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1957 Map of Coeburn

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Coeburn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Jefferson National Forest dominates the southern reaches of this Appalachian landscape, where the coal-rich ridges of Wise County meet the Guest River and Clinch River. Coal mining legacy is visible across the terrain, with numerous mine dumps and strip mines concentrated near Toms Creek and Banner. The town of Coeburn serves as the central hub, surrounded by smaller settlements like Bondtown, Maytown, and Riverview.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history in the many small burial grounds such as Stallard Cemetery, Edwards Cemetery, and McClellan Cemetery. Cultural landmarks including the Meade Chapel and Greenwood School are documented alongside industrial infrastructure like the Swede Tunnel and the Bull Hill Lookout Tower. The topographic detail records a moment when the natural relief of Sandy Ridge and Guest Mountain was being actively reshaped by extraction and the expansion of the Coeburn Airport.