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1959 Map of Whitetop Mountain, 1960 Print
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1959 Map of Whitetop Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Mt Rogers and the surrounding high peaks of the Jefferson National Forest dominate this late-1950s survey of the Virginia highlands. The landscape is defined by its ridge-and-hollow topography, where the Appalachian Trail traverses the crests of Iron Mountain and Grave Ridge. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of numerous mountain streams, with small communities and centers of local life such as Stony Battery established in the more accessible lowlands. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies several rural houses of worship and burial grounds, including Mount Olive Ch, Parker Chapel, and the Rowland Creek Cem. These features, alongside named peaks like Round Top and Double Top, show the intersection of pioneer-era settlement and the protected wilderness of the Blue Ridge.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain