1897 Map of Tazewell
USGS Topo · Published 1907About this map
The Norfolk and Western RR carves a critical path through the mountainous terrain of the central Appalachians, following the winding course of the Tug River and connecting coal-rich valleys. This late nineteenth-century landscape shows early industrial centers like Welch and Richlands established along the rail lines, while older agrarian settlements such as Maiden Spring and Pounding Mill persist in the limestone valleys to the south. The complex geography is defined by prominent landmarks like Indian Ridge and the heights of House and Barn Mt., which dictate the travel patterns between Virginia and West Virginia.
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Editions of this 1897 Tazewell Map
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Historical Maps of Richlands Through Time
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