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1930 Map of Max Meadows

Name: 1930 Topographic Map of Max Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1930
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1930

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New River dominates this landscape, winding through the heart of Wythe and Carroll counties during the late 1920s. The region exhibits a sophisticated industrial and transport network centered on the river's path, featuring the Norfolk and Western railroad and significant river crossings like Carter Ferry. Mining and early industrial history are evident in settlements such as Austinville, Ivanhoe, and the Boom Furnace near Barren Springs.

Fort Chiswell stands as a primary landmark along the Lee Highway, while the southern reaches of the map highlight the Appalachian National Forest and the hydropower potential at Byllesby. A dense network of local education and faith is mapped through numerous country landmarks, including Draper Valley Ch, Summit Hill Ch, and various rural institutions like Graham Sch and Byllesby Sch, illustrating the dispersed community structure prior to major mid-century modernization.