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1958 Map of Lebanon

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Lebanon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The town of Lebanon serves as a central hub in this Virginia highlands landscape, situated south of the deeply winding Clinch River. This 1958 field-examined survey reveals a region defined by complex ridge-and-valley topography, where the Norfolk and Western railroad tracks follow the northern drainage of Combs Valley. Small settlements such as Finney and Slabtown are interspersed with an extensive network of family cemeteries, including the Musick, Fletcher, and Jessee burial grounds, providing significant data for genealogical research.

Industry and recreation are visible through features like the drive-in theater and Athletic Field near the town center, while the Jefferson National Forest encompasses much of the surrounding timberland. Notable landmarks such as Daughtrys Cave and the Lonesome Pine Trail mark the transition from the river basin to the heights of Clinch Mountain, offering a detailed look at the rural infrastructure of Russell County before modern highway expansions.