1993 Map of Shoals

Smaller settlements and historical sites are scattered throughout the rugged terrain, including Dover Hill, Ironton, and Lacy. Local history is visible in the placement of the Dover Hill Fire Tower and the Poplar Grove Ch, while the Airfield near the river suggests modern logistical uses of the valley. The map documents the persistent rural character of the region, where numerous named tributaries like Buck Knob Creek and Beaver Creek feed into the main river channel.