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1978 Map of Savage

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Savage
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The rugged boundary between Clinton and Wayne counties defines this 1970s landscape, where the agricultural flats of Duvall Valley meet the heavily mined slopes of Poplar Mountain. The town of Albany anchors the western edge, while a network of smaller rural communities like Upchurch, Cartwright, and Savage are connected by winding creeks and ridge roads. Local life is documented through numerous country churches, including Smith Chapel and Central Grove Church, alongside family burial grounds such as Craig Cemetery and Savage Cemetery.

Industrial activity is prominent along the eastern ridges, where extensive strip mines and scattered mines mark the extraction economy of the era. This survey provides a precise view of the region before further modern development, capturing landmarks like Cannons Mill and the Radio Tower near Sewell Mountain. The topography transitions sharply from the lowlands of Smith Creek to the high points of Jacks Knob and Copperes Knob.