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1954 Map of Dorton

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Shelby Creek defines the central axis of this landscape, its winding course mirrored by the Chesapeake and Ohio RR as it connects coal-country settlements in the mid-1950s. The region’s economic life is visible in the network of strip mines and industrial structures like the Tipple and Conveyor near Esco Sch. These industrial features are balanced by a dense social fabric of local education and faith, evidenced by the many small schools such as Lower Caney Sch and Bear Fork Sch, and community landmarks like Jones Chapel and the Community Hospital. From the larger village of Virgie to the southern reaches of Dorton, the map illustrates a topography where every major branch—including Long Fork and Caney Creek—served as a vital corridor for family homes and community life. Local history is deeply embedded in the hollows, from Bratten Hol to Roberts Hol, where the valley floors were the primary sites for growth.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.5 x 27.4 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain