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1940 Map of Pulaski

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Pulaski
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1940
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1940

About this map

Pulaski serves as the industrial and transportation anchor of this region, situated where the Norfolk and Western railway and the Lee Highway intersect. The surrounding terrain is defined by a series of parallel ridges including Walker Mountain and Draper Mountain, which dictate the placement of small rural communities and mountain passes. The landscape shows a mix of agricultural valleys and industrial activity, evidenced by the Stange Mines in the north and the Empire Mine further south.

Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous rural landmarks such as Shiloh Ch, Mill Iron Sch, and the Black Church. Much of the rugged upland territory falls within the Jefferson National Forest, while the lowland areas are carved by the winding paths of Walker Creek and Peak Creek. Notable natural features like Hamilton Cave and the Falls of Dismal are also documented, reflecting the diverse topography of the Virginia highlands in the 1930s.