2011 Map of Saint Paul

About this map

The Clinch River carves through the heart of this Appalachian landscape, serving as a historic corridor for settlements like Saint Paul and Castlewood. The region's industrial and transit history is evidenced by an extensive network of railroad infrastructure, including the Sandy Ridge Tunnel, Craigen Tunnel, and Shannon Tunnel, which allowed rail lines to navigate the difficult terrain of Sandy Ridge and Nancy Ridge. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous family burial sites such as Skeen Cemetery, Talbert Cemetery, and Robinette Cemetery, many tucked away in tributary hollows like Honey Branch and Lick Creek. At Bickley Mill, the map preserves a connection to the early rural economy, while the Charles Bickley Memorial Bridge provides a vital link across the river near Boody. This survey captures the intricate relationship between the winding river and the upland mining and farming communities of Dante and Virginia City.