1957 Map of Dungannon

About this map

Dungannon sits at a strategic bend in the Clinch River, serving as a focal point for this 1950s survey of Scott and Russell Counties. The landscape is defined by the massive ridges of Osborne Ridge and Copper Ridge, which dictate the paths of the Clinchfield River and the regional rail lines. The presence of the State Prison Camp near Dungannon and the Townes Tunnel to the northeast highlights the intersection of state infrastructure and challenging mountain topography. Smaller rural communities like Nickelsville, Twin Springs, and Crackers Neck are connected by a network of winding roads and numerous country churches, such as New Bethel Ch and Wells Chapel. The map reveals a deeply settled agrarian and industrial valley where numerous family cemeteries, including the Chestnut Cem and Porter Cem, are tucked into the hollows and along the slopes of the Jefferson National Forest.