1939 Map of Hilton

About this map

Moccasin Ridge and Clinch Mountain dominate this corner of Scott County, where the landscape is defined by the sharp meanders of Moccasin Creek and the North Fork Holston River. This 1930s era topography shows a rural economy built around the river and rail, anchored by the Southern Railway passing through Hilton and Maces Spring. The presence of Dorton Fort and numerous family-named landmarks like Francisco Cem and Sayler Chapel provides deep material for genealogical research. Local industry is visible at the Holston River Mill and McConnell Mill, while the social fabric is marked by a high density of country schools and chapels, including Cedar Point Sch and New Bethel Ch. The map captures the region's complex geography of gaps and ridges, from Hamilton Gap to Little Pine Ridge.