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1939 Map of Speedwell, 1945 Print
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1939 Map of Speedwell

USGS Topo · Published 1945

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Wytheville serves as the regional anchor on this map, showing the town's early 20th-century footprint as a hub for the Norfolk and Western Railway. The landscape transitions from the urban rail corridor of the Lee Highway into the deep terrain of the Jefferson National Forest, where the Appalachian Trail winds through the high ridges. This era reflects a rural economy still heavily tied to the land and localized industry, evidenced by the Little Wythe Furnace near Cripple Creek. The surrounding countryside is dotted with a high density of neighborhood institutions like New Hope Ch, Zion Sch, and Mountain View School, revealing the scattered nature of settlements such as Favonia and Simmerman before modern consolidation.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1939
Date Published1945
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.85 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain