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1968 Map of Wells Tannery

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Wells Tannery
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Wells Tannery serves as a focal point in this landscape of steep ridges and tucked-away settlements along the border of Bedford and Fulton Counties. The terrain is defined by the massive parallel elevations of Kimber Mountain, Rays Hill, and Sideling Hill, which dictate the placement of roads and homesteads. Local life in the late 1960s was anchored by rural landmarks like the Sherman Valley Ch and Mountain Chapel, while the presence of the Garlick Mine and various strip mines indicates the region's industrial ties to the land.

The map reveals a network of old mountain passages, including Fisher Road and Telephone Road, which navigate the gaps between Rays Cove and Shermans Valley. Significant portions of the eastern slopes are protected within the Buchanan State Forest, preserving a rugged topography where features like Wishart Swamp and Oregon Creek remain largely undeveloped, save for isolated outposts like the Old Mtn House and the rural intersection at Breezewood.