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2022 Map of Gate City

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Gate City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Gate City serves as the focal point of this Scott County landscape, centered near the Scott County Courthouse and the intersection of local commerce. The town's layout is defined by streets like W Jackson St and Kane St, transitioning into the industrial and residential corridors of Weber City and Marcem. The area's agricultural and milling history is evident through numerous named sites along the waterways, including Carrico Mill on Obeys Cr and Jayne Mill near the foot of Clinch Mountain.

Beyond the town centers, the map reveals a deeply etched topography of ridges and valleys. Moccasin Ridge and Copper Ridge run parallel to the Moccasin Valley, which is dotted with family-named landmarks such as the Gibson Family Cem and McConnell Cem. Small communities like Slabtown and Nottingham occupy the lower reaches of Little Poor Valley, while the north is defined by the winding course of the Clinch River and the rural reaches of Alley Valley.