1957 Map of Norton
USGS Topo · Published 1971About this map
Norton and Big Stone Gap anchor this mid-century topographic study of the Wise County coal country, where the industrial footprint of strip mines follows the high ridges and deep hollows. The Powell River and Louisville and Nashville railroad corridor form the area's vital transportation spine, connecting mountain settlements like Stonega, Blackwood, and Josephine. The map reveals a densely settled landscape of family-named cemeteries such as Gardner Cem and Skeen Cem, alongside community landmarks like Gardner School and the Lonesome Pine Country Club. From the elevations of Stone Mountain to the depths of Hoot Owl Hollow, the geography reflects an era of intense resource extraction balanced with local civic development, including the Stonega Lookout Tower and the sprawling Jefferson National Forest.
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Editions of this 1957 Norton Map
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Historical Maps of Big Stone Gap Through Time
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