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2011 Map of Big Levels

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Big Levels serves as a high-altitude plateau overlooking a complex network of Blue Ridge watercourses and early industrial sites. The landscape is defined by its recreation and natural resource history, featuring the Kennedy Mine and Red Mountain Mine alongside established camps like Camp Thunderbird and the Kennedy Fields Campgrounds. Water management is prominent throughout the quadrangle, evidenced by the Coles Run Reservoir and multiple dams such as the South River Number 27 Dam.

Settlement patterns follow the ridges and gaps, with the small community of Love and the White Rock area providing local points of reference. Transport through the high country is facilitated by the Blue Ridge Pkwy, which connects several scenic vistas including the Twenty Minute Cliff Overlook and The Priest Overlook. Cultural landmarks, such as the White Rock Cemetery, offer grounding for genealogical research in this mountain environment, while the proximity of Sherando Lake highlights the region's long-standing role as a destination for outdoor activity.