1957 Map of East Stone Gap
USGS Topo · Published 1978About this map
East Stone Gap sits at the foot of Powell Mountain, where the valley landscape is defined by a dense network of family cemeteries and rural congregations. This 1957 record, based on fieldwork from the mid-1950s with later updates, reveals a deep genealogical layer including the Gilly Cem, Dickenson Cem, and Barker Cem. The map highlights the transition between the agricultural valley and the managed timberlands of the Jefferson National Forest. Notable infrastructure like the Powell Valley Airport and the Southern railway line underscore the area's mid-century connectivity, while the presence of a Strip mine and the Big Cherry Reservoir indicate the industrial and resource-driven activities that shaped this portion of Wise and Scott counties. Small communities such as Stanleytown and Mabe appear linked by a network of churches, including Durham Chapel and Midway Ch.
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Editions of this 1957 East Stone Gap Map
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Historical Maps of Big Stone Gap Through Time
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