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1939 Map of Hansonville

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Hansonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Copper Ridge and Moccasin Ridge dominate the landscape of Russell County, Virginia, in this 1939 survey. The area exhibits a distinct settlement pattern of small mountain communities like Dickensonville and Hansonville situated along the gaps and valley floors. Local industry and self-sufficiency are evident in the placement of Miller Mill and Hawkins Mill along the creek banks.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of early 20th-century details, from the Zenobia PO at the base of Clinch Mountain to the rural Stony Point Sch and Cross Roads Sch. The map records a time when the North Fork Holston River was still a primary geographic boundary, featuring the McFadden Ford crossing. Extensive natural landmarks like the Christy Cliffs and numerous mountain passes including Meetinghouse Gap and Wooten Gap illustrate the difficult passage through these southwestern Virginia highlands.