1957 Map of East Stone Gap

About this map

East Stone Gap serves as a primary settlement hub where the Powell Mountain and Little Stone Mountain ranges converge in southwestern Virginia. This landscape is defined by the high-elevation Big Cherry Reservoir and the drainage of the Powell River, illustrating the complex topography of the Jefferson National Forest during the mid-20th century. The settlement pattern is largely dictated by these narrow valleys, where small communities like Cracker Neck and Stanleytown took root along local creek beds.