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2011 Map of Arnold Valley

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Arnold Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The James River cuts through this portion of Botetourt and Rockbridge Counties, anchoring a landscape where industrial heritage and mountain topography meet. Evidence of the region’s earlier iron industry is preserved at Glenwood Furnace, located near Natural Bridge Station and the James River banks. This 2011 survey illustrates the continued importance of the Blue Ridge Pkwy as it traverses the high peaks of Apple Orchard Mountain and Thunder Hill, where the Thunder Hill Shelter provides a stopping point for travelers.

Local genealogy is well-documented through numerous family and community burial grounds, including HighBridge Cemetery, Mount Olivet Cemetery, and Tolley Cemetery. The map also captures several outdoor recreation sites, such as the Natural Bridge Camp for Boys and Cave Mountain Lake. Small settlements like Gilmore Mills, Arcadia, and Alpine appear alongside the river, connected by established routes like Plank Rd.