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1907 Map of Walton

Name: 1907 Topographic Map of Walton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1907
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1907

About this map

The Pocatalico River and its intricate drainage network define the rugged character of Roane County in the first decade of the twentieth century. This area, largely centered around the settlement of Walton, shows a landscape where early industry is closely tied to water power, evidenced by Shamblings Mills and Jones Mill along the river's upper reaches, and Osbornes Mills situated where the Roane Co Kanawha Co boundary line crosses the waterway.

Remote upland communities and family-named landmarks are scattered throughout the hills, from Gandeeville and Looneyville to the isolated Mt Hermon Church in the northwest. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations like Nichols Knob and Gunstock Knob, which overlook a web of runs and forks including Lefthand Run and Big Sandy Creek. This survey captures the transition between established agrarian hubs and the developing infrastructure along the Boundary Line.