2010 Map of Beans Cove

About this map

Beans Cove and the surrounding drainage of Flintstone Creek define this rural landscape in the southern reaches of Bedford County. The area is characterized by a series of prominent gaps and ridges, including Pigeonroost Gap and Manassas Gap, which have historically funneled travel through this complex terrain. Small settlements such as Twigg Hollow and Black Valley are connected by a network of winding roads like Tussey Mountain Rd and Beans Cove Rd. Local history is anchored by several rural burial grounds, including Ruby Cemetery and Oakdale Cemetery, while the Hewitt Covered Bridge provides a tangible link to traditional engineering in the Black Valley Gap. High points like Martin Hill feature the Martin Hill Fire Tower, overlooking protected lands within the Sweet Root Natural Area and the Martin Hill Lot.