1939 Map of Damascus
USGS Topo · Published 1939About this map
Middle Fork Holston River and South Fork Holston River define this corner of Washington County, where the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Geological Survey documented the landscape just before the 1940s. The region is characterized by a dense network of mountain communities and industry along the water, notably at Damascus and Vails Mill. The presence of De Busk Mill and Mock Mill along the northern fork suggests the area's continued reliance on local river-powered milling, while Edmondson Dam indicates the shifting energy infrastructure of the era. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Astin Cem and Moore Cem, or follow the Appalachian Trail as it climbs the Iron Mountains. Further south, the post office at Vestal (P O) and schools like High Point Sch reflect the rural social hubs of Rhea Valley.
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