1957 Map of Norton
USGS Topo · Published 1984About this map
Strip mines scar the ridges surrounding Blackwood and Josephine in this mid-century portrayal of the Virginia coalfields. The landscape is a complex network of industrial extraction and narrow valley settlements, where the Powell River and Interstate RR dictate the path of commerce through the Jefferson National Forest. Notable family landmarks like Wells Cem and Robinette Cem are tucked into the hollows of Amos Ridge and Rogers Ridge, providing essential data for genealogists tracing local lineage. To the south, the terrain rises sharply toward Stone Mountain and Little Stone Mountain, culminating at the High Knob Lookout Tower. This survey documents the transition from traditional Appalachian communities like Dunbar and Craiger to the growing industrial centers at Big Stone Gap and Needmore, balanced by recreational developments such as the Lonesome Pine Country Club.
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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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