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1968 Map of Crockett

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Crockett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Norfolk and Western railroad corridor anchors the agricultural and industrial landscape of Wythe County in the late 1960s. Moving through the valley between Little Walker Mountain and Lick Mountain, the rail line connects the community of Crockett with various small crossroads and technical facilities. Notable among these is the Wytheville National Fish Hatchery No 1 and the Government Siding, illustrating the intersection of federal infrastructure with the local geography.

Rural life is marked by numerous country churches, including Mt Mitchell Ch, Holy Advent Ch, and New Bethel Ch, which serve scattered settlements like Groseclose, Petunia, and Copenhavers. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the Jefferson National Forest, where steep terrain is carved by Stony Fork and Dry Branch. In the valley, Reed Creek and its many tributaries, such as Sally Run and Tate Run, define the drainage patterns used by local farms and early residents.