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1992 Map of Ratcliffburg

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Salt Creek and its many winding tributaries, including Allen Fork and Middle Fork Salt Creek, dictate the settlement patterns of this Vinton County landscape. Small rural communities like Ratcliffburg and Eagle Mills are situated along the valley floors, where the terrain levels out between the dense ridges of the Tar Hollow State Forest. The map reveals a high density of small family cemeteries and country churches, such as Salt Spring Cem and the Pilgrim Ch, which speak to the deep generational roots of these Appalachian townships. Notable landmarks include an Indian Mound near the creek and the Eagle Sch Ch, indicating the intersection of education and faith in early community life. Scattered oil wells across the eastern portion of the quadrangle reflect the region's long-standing connection to local resource extraction.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1992
Date Published1995
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain