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2013 Map of Damascus

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Damascus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Damascus sits at the confluence of several mountain streams in Washington County, where Beaverdam Cr and Laurel Cr join the S Fork Holston River. This landscape is defined by its numerous crossing points and water-powered industrial history, evidenced by the distribution of legacy mill sites such as De Busk Mill, Mock Mill, and Vails Mill. The terrain is shaped by the prominent Chestnut Ridge and the Rhea Valley, which channel transportation along corridors like Monroe Rd 91 and the Lee Hwy 11.

Smaller settlements and named corners, including Lodi, Osceola, and Groseclose Corner, are connected by a network of bridges such as Craig Bridge and Mast Bridge. The map captures a moment in the early 21st century when these rural communities remained anchored to their physical geography, with specific landmarks like Camp Pocahontas and the uniquely named The Cuckoo punctuating the mountain valleys.