2019 Map of Haysi

About this map

Russell Fork and the McClure River carve through this corner of Dickenson County, shaping a landscape defined by sharp ridges and narrow hollows. The presence of numerous engineered rail passages, including Hills Mill Tunnel, Red Ridge Tunnel, and Pettit Tunnel, highlights the intensive infrastructure required to move resources through the Appalachians. Along the riverbanks, settlements like Haysi, Clinchco, and Steinman follow the topography, while the industrial footprint is visible in the route of the Flannagan Dam RR. Family genealogy is well-documented here through a high density of hillside burial sites, such as Sunderland Cem, Musick Cem, and Byers Cem. The northern boundary is marked by the Jefferson National Forest, where Pine Mountain stands as a prominent natural border, overlooking the winding waters of the Pound River.