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2022 Map of Big Meadows

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Big Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Shenandoah National Park dominates the eastern half of this terrain, where the Blue Ridge mountains descend into the Page Valley. The landscape is defined by the high-elevation meadows and peaks of the central district, featuring iconic overlooks like Hawksbill and Pollock Knob. An extensive network of trails, including the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and the Skyland-Big Meadows Horse Trl, connects historic recreation areas at Skyland and Big Meadows.

Outside the park boundary, the western slopes are dotted with small settlements such as Stanley, Marksville, and Blaineville. This area contains a high density of small family burial grounds and community landmarks, including the Jacob Brubaker Family Cem and Trinity Church of the Brethren Cem. The transition from the protected forest of the ridge to the agricultural valley floor is traced by numerous watercourses like Hawksbill Cr and Chub Run, which have historically shaped the settlement patterns of this part of Page County.