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1958 Map of Nora

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Nora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The McClure River and the Clinchfield RR corridor anchor this mid-century survey of the Cumberland Plateau's folded terrain. The rail line is a primary engineering feature, weaving through the topography via the Buffalo Tunnel and the Dante Tunnel near the Dickenson and Russell county line. The map reveals a landscape defined by ridgeline communities and family enclaves, evidenced by dozens of family-named cemeteries such as Rasnick Cem, Counts Cem, and Sutherland Cem.

Settlements like Nora, Stratton, and Trammel are situated along the river and rail routes, while upland life is marked by numerous small churches and schools, including St Stephens Ch and the Pilot Knob Sch. Industrial activity is visible in the southern portion of the quadrangle, where a Strip mine appears near Sandy Ridge, reflecting the region's coal-mining heritage. Prominent natural landmarks like Pilot Knob and Flint Gap provide clear points of reference within the dense network of ridges.