2019 Map of Damascus

About this map

The Middle Fork Holston River and South Fork Holston River converge their drainage basins in this section of Washington County, defining a landscape of narrow valleys and ridges. Modern Damascus sits at the southern edge of the sheet, serving as a hub where Laurel Creek meets the river. The map documents numerous small 19th and 20th-century settlements, such as Lodi, Osceola, and Roetown, many of which grew around mill sites and river crossings. Notable landmarks include the De Busk Mill and several river spans like Wright Bridge and Mast Bridge.