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1957 Map of Reedy

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Reedy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Reedy Creek carves a winding path through this corner of the Appalachian Plateau, where the borders of Wirt Co and Roane Co meet. The settlement of Reedy serves as a local hub, situated at the confluence of the Left Fork and Right Fork. The landscape is defined by its deep narrow valleys and numerous named runs, such as Cranesnest Run and McCutcheon Run, which provided the framework for early settlement.

A network of country schools and churches, including Peewee Sch and Goodhope Ch, illustrates the distributed nature of this rural community in the mid-20th century. The presence of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor alongside the creek indicates the historical importance of rail transport for moving local resources. The map also reveals the industrial footprint of the region's energy history, with numerous Gas Wells and Oil Wells peppered across the ridges and hollows.