2011 Map of Haysi

About this map

Clinchco and Haysi stand at the heart of this Appalachian coal-country landscape, where the Pound River and McClure River meet the Russell Fork. The central terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably at Puckett Gap and along Backbone Ridge, while the northern portion is dominated by the John W. Flannagan Reservoir, held by the W Flannagan Dam. This 2011 survey reveals an intensive railroad infrastructure designed to navigate the steep ridges, featuring numerous engineering works such as the Squirrel Camp Tunnel, Pettit Tunnel, and Short Branch Tunnel. For genealogists, the map provides a dense record of family-named burial sites like Stephen Cemetery, Arlington Cemetery, and the O'Quin Cemetery. Strategic vantage points including the Bartlick Lookout Tower and Nealy Ridge Lookout Tower emphasize the area's importance for forest management and local observation within the Virginia mountains.