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1957 Map of Dungannon

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Dungannon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Clinch River carves a winding path through the heart of the Appalachian terrain, where the Clinchfield railroad tracks follow the water's edge to serve the community of Dungannon. This mid-century landscape is defined by the sharp elevations of Osborne Ridge and Copper Ridge, much of which is protected within the Jefferson National Forest. The map reveals a deeply rooted rural society, evidenced by the high density of family-named landmarks and small crossroads like Twin Springs and Crackers Neck.

Significant social institutions are scattered across the ridges, including the State Prison Camp near the river and numerous country sanctuaries such as Fincastle Ch and New Bethel Ch. Genealogists will find a wealth of data in the dozens of small burial grounds, from Stapleton Cem to the Gillespie Cem, which reflect the generations of families who settled these hollows. The presence of Townes Tunnel and Bush Mill further illustrates the intersection of industrial engineering and local agricultural history in this corner of Southwest Virginia.