1957 Map of Pound

About this map

Pound sits at the confluence of the Pound River and several of its forks, serving as a gateway through the Appalachian terrain of Wise County. This landscape is defined by the steep ridges of Indian Ridge and Bold Camp Mountain, where the Tennessee Mountain Valley Divide snakes through the southern portion of the sheet. The settlement patterns follow the winding creek beds, as evidenced by the dense concentration of family cemeteries and small rural schools like Dotson Sch and Skeen Sch. Extensive Strip mines dot the hillsides of the Dickenson Co and Wise Co border, illustrating the intensive coal extraction industry that shaped the local economy. Religious life is well-documented through numerous small sanctuaries, including Firbie Chapel and the Old Regular Ch near Bean Gap, reflecting the area's deep-rooted community foundations.