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2019 Map of Big Meadows

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Big Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Page Valley opens into the high peaks of the Blue Ridge, where the border of Shenandoah National Park meets established valley communities like Stanley and Marksville. The transition from the valley floor to the ridgeline is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and hollows, such as Jordan Hollow and Mink Hollow, which provide a detailed look at the geographic orientation of local settlements. Near Blaineville, the Marshall Cem and Mount Carmel Baptist Church serve as vital points of interest for genealogical research, anchoring the landscape's social history.

High-altitude landmarks such as Skyland and Big Meadows sit along the park boundary, overlooking the steep drainages of Dark Hollow and Kettle Canyon. The rugged eastern slope descends into Madison County toward the Robinson River, while the western valley is defined by the winding course of Hawksbill Cr and the Norfolk Southern rail line. This proximity of wilderness preserves and agrarian valley life illustrates the distinct dual character of the region's contemporary land use.