1950 Map of Colemen Gap

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The Powell River dominates this mid-century landscape, carving deep, dramatic loops like the Narrows, Rowland Bend, and Elk Bend along the Tennessee-Virginia border. This 1950 survey documents a rural economy tied closely to the river and the gaps in Wallen Ridge, featuring early industrial activity such as oil wells near the northern border and the Yeary Mill. The map is particularly rich for genealogists, recording numerous family-named landmarks including Gibson Hall Sch, Brooks Ferry, and Yeary Sch.