2019 Map of Norton

About this map

Jefferson National Forest dominates the high-elevation terrain of this Wise County study, where the steep ridges of Little Stone Mtn and Stone Mountain overlook the industrial corridors of the Powell River valley. The map documents a dense network of coal-country settlements and rail infrastructure, centered around Dorchester Junction and the western edge of Norton. Small communities like Josephine, Blackwood, and Sutherland are connected by the CSX line and the Blackwood Industrial Park Rd. The landscape is dotted with numerous family burial grounds, including the Wampler Cem, Skeen Cem, and Treadway Cem, reflecting generations of residence in Powell Valley. High-altitude features such as High Knob and Rimrock Lake stand in contrast to the developed lowlands near Big Stone Gap, illustrating the complex relationship between the wilderness of the Jefferson National Forest and the region's extractive history.