1938 Map of Hayters Gap

About this map

Clinch Mountain and Poor Mountain dominate the northern landscape of this Southwest Virginia survey, framing the high-altitude settlement of Hayters Gap. This 1938 field study, updated with late-1960s and 1970s woodland revisions, reveals a rugged agrarian economy centered around the North Fork Holston River and the rich valleys of Wolf Creek. The map provides significant genealogical value, documenting numerous family landmarks such as Thompson Cem, Jamison Cem, and Wolf Cem. Local industry and social hubs are anchored by White Mill, Greeley Mill, and a network of country churches including Wesley Chapel and Bethany Ch. A notable historic transportation artery, the Salt Works Road, winds through the southern terrain near Shortsville, while the Norfolk and Western railway corridor traces the edge of Little Mountain at Duncanville.