1916 Map of Regina

About this map

Pine Mountain forms a natural barrier along the border where Virginia meets Kentucky, dominating this 1913 survey conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey and the state. The landscape is defined by the dramatic passage of water through stone, most notably at the gorge known as The Breaks where the Russell Fork river carves a path through the ridge. Landmark elevations like Skeet Rock Knob, Blue Head, and the rock formations of The Towers overlook a dense network of drainages including the Middle Fork and Pound River. Industrial development is represented by the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio railroad line, which follows the river's path through the mountains. This preliminary edition captures the region's topography just before the first world war, highlighting remote gaps like Skegg Gap and numerous creek branches such as Barts Lick Creek and Grassy Creek.