1958 Map of Marion

About this map

Marion serves as the focal point of this survey, where the Norfolk and Western Railway and Lee Highway parallel the Middle Fork Holston River. This industrial and educational hub features Marion College and the large Southwestern State Hospital complex. Outside the town center, the landscape is defined by its deep valley settlements and mountainous terrain, including Hungry Mother State Park and the Jefferson National Forest. Rural life is evident through numerous small communities like Adwolf and McMullin, while the South Fork Holston River supports the Buller Bass Hatchery and Holston Mill. The map also captures several family-named landmarks such as Wassum Valley Ch and Crouse Cem, illustrating the deep-rooted genealogy of Smyth County.