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1971 Map of Fort Spring

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Greenbrier River and the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor dominate this early 1970s landscape, illustrating a rugged transition between the industrial mining operations of Snowflake and Frazier and the agricultural karst terrain of the Irish Corner. The presence of Mines, a Quarry, and industrial infrastructure like a Conveyer near Fort Spring Mountain highlights the region's extraction history, while the southern portion of the map reveals a more pastoral character. Second Creek meanders through the landscape, passing a Covered Bridge and historical milling sites such as Hokes Mill and Nickells Mill. The settlement patterns of Sinks Grove and Pickaway reflect established rural communities anchored by local institutions like James Memorial Ch and Mt Zion Ch, providing a detailed view of Monroe County's social and industrial fabric before modern developments.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1971
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain