1951 Map of Vesuvius

About this map

Greenville and Steeles Tavern anchor the northern landscape of this mid-century topographic study, where the Blue Ridge Mountains transition into the rolling valley floor. The map documents a complex industrial and social history, including the State Prison Camp No 10 and the Aerial Tramway serving the Clay Pit near Ellard. To the east, the Big Levels Game Refuge spans high plateaus such as Big Levels, while the southern reaches reveal remote settlements like Irish Creek and Montebello. These mountain communities were served by institutions like the Panther Mtn Sch and the Irish Creek Mission. For those researching local commerce, the Norfolk and Western Ry runs through the valley, connecting Vesuvius and Spottswood, while extractive industries are marked by the Kennedy Mine and the Cellar Mtn Red Min Mine.