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2016 Map of Marion

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Marion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Marion serves as the primary hub in this southwest Virginia landscape, where the Middle Fork Holston River and Staley Cr converge. The terrain is defined by a series of southwest-to-northeast trending ridges and valleys, including the Old Chilhowie Valley and Wassum Valley, which have historically dictated the placement of transportation routes and settlements. To the north, Hungry Mother Lake and the surrounding recreation area sit at the base of Walker Mtn, while the southern reaches of the map are dominated by the Jefferson National Forest and the peaks of Rich Mtn.

Smaller communities like Seven Mile Ford, McMullin, and Adwolf are scattered along the river corridors. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including family-named sites like Thomas Bridge and numerous burial grounds such as Round Hill Cem, Shannon Cem, and the McCarter Cem near the settlement of Quebec. The map also details the industrial legacy of the area, notably at Holston Mill and the crossing at Horseshoe Bend.