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1968 Map of Tazewell South

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Tazewell South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Wittens Fort stands as a significant historical marker in the northern section of this landscape, situated near the Clinch River and the village of Pisgah. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges, including Deskin Mountain and Rich Mountain, which channel settlement and transit through fertile valleys like Freestone Valley and Little Valley. This 1960s environment shows a distinct network of rural communities such as Frog Level and Maiden, connected by mountain gaps and winding roads.

The town of Tazewell serves as the primary hub, where the Norfolk and Western railroad skirts the northern hills. Local spiritual and social life is anchored by country churches including Bundys Chapel, Thompson Valley Ch, and Wesley Chapel. Notable landmarks like the Lookout Tower on Morris Knob and the Fairgrounds near town provide clear spatial orientation for researchers tracking the mid-century development of this Appalachian region.