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1939 Map of Hayters Gap

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

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Poor Valley and Rich Valley divide this portion of Southwest Virginia, where the North Fork Holston River cuts through the ridges of the Jefferson National Forest. The landscape is defined by its deep coves and numerous hollows, such as Whiterock Cove and Barnett Hollow, which dictate the placement of small communities and local infrastructure. Small-scale industry and early transit routes are evident in the presence of Giesley Mill, White Mill, and the Salt Works Road winding through the southern hills.

Local life before the mid-century is marked by numerous country schools and churches, including Maiden Falls Sch, Oakdale Sch, and McCrady Chapel. The Norfolk and Western Railway runs along the southern edge near Shortsville, connecting these rural enclaves to the wider region. Family history is anchored by sites like Thompson Cem and Wolf Cem, situated near the confluence of Wolf Creek and the river.