1957 Map of Norton

About this map

The industrial and community landscapes of Wise County are defined by a complex network of resource extraction and rail infrastructure in the late 1950s. Strip mines dot the ridges of the Jefferson National Forest, with significant activity surrounding settlements like Dorchester and Sutherland. The Interstate RR and the Louisville and Nashville rail lines serve as the area's economic backbone, meeting at critical points like Dorchester Junction and Kent Junction. Beyond the industry, the map reveals a dense social fabric recorded through numerous family cemeteries, including Gibson Cem, Skeen Cem, and Wells Cem. In the southern portion, the transition into Powell Valley is marked by social centers such as the Lonesome Pine Country Club and Buffalo Sch, while the city of Norton stands as the primary urban hub on the eastern edge of Stone Mountain.