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1998 Map of Newport

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Newport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

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The Jefferson National Forest dominates this section of the Appalachian highlands, where the ridgelines of Sinking Creek Mountain and Brush Mountain run parallel through Montgomery, Giles, and Craig counties. The landscape is defined by its deep hollows and the winding course of Sinking Creek, which flows past the settlement of Newport and its historic Covered Bridge. This area serves as a significant corridor for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, winding through high elevations near Kelly Knob and Wolf Knob.

Rural life is anchored by small communities and family landmarks such as Huffman and Mt Olive Church. Evidence of early industry and subsistence remains visible through scattered Mines and numerous small cemeteries like Williams Cemetery and Leffel Cemetery. The southern edge of the map shows the transition toward the expanding footprint of Blacksburg, contrasting with the more isolated reaches of Clover Hollow and Poverty Creek.