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1940 Map of Mouth of Wilson

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Mouth of Wilson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Iron Mountain and the high ridges of the Blue Ridge dominate this mid-century survey of the Virginia and North Carolina borderlands. The landscape is defined by its early transport network, where the Appalachian Trail traverses the northern heights while the New River dictates activity in the south. The settlement of Mouth of Wilson serves as a vital focal point near the state line, supported by river crossings like Halsey Ferry and the Anderson Ford.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural institutions, from Comers Creek Ch to numerous one-room schoolhouses like Gold Hill Sch and Maple Shade Sch. The map reveals a mountain economy rooted in the terrain, evidenced by landmarks such as Kindrick Mill and the convergence of local life at Barton Crossroad. Settlements like Troutdale and Volney are linked by winding roads that follow the valleys of Fox Creek and Wilson Creek, illustrating the remote but connected nature of these Appalachian communities before modern highway development.