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1935 Map of Wise

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Wise
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

Wise and Norton anchor this 1935 industrial landscape during a period of intensive coal production and rail transport. The map documents a complex infrastructure of Tramways, the Interstate Railroad, and the Norfolk and Western Railway as they navigate the winding Guest River and the slopes of Powell Mountain. Notable coal operations like Cinchfield Coal No 15 and Wise No 11 are situated alongside smaller mining settlements like Glamorgan and Esserville.

Beyond the industrial corridors, the map reveals the social fabric of the county through rural landmarks such as Stallard Ch and several schools, including Maple Grove Sch and Mountain View Sch. The transition from local transit to regional connectivity is evident in the presence of the Interstate Highway, while physical landmarks like Eagle Knob and Camp Rock define the natural boundary near the Wise and Scott County line.