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1968 Map of Bland

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Bland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Walker Mountain and Little Walker Mountain dominate this Southwest Virginia landscape, their parallel ridges defining the valleys of Walker Creek and Little Walker Creek. The town of Bland serves as a primary hub, positioned near Crab Orchard Creek and Temple Hill Cem. The terrain is significantly managed as part of the Jefferson National Forest, with the Appalachian Trail following the crest of the northern ridge through Shelter Turkey Gap.

Local rural life is well-documented through several community centers such as Point Pleasant and Strader, alongside landmarks like Helveys Mill. Numerous churches including The Brick Ch and Mt View Ch are scattered through the hollows. The map also captures the boundary between Bland Co and Wythe Co, showing how the steep topography of Cove Mountain and Crockett Cove influenced local settlement and travel patterns in the late 1960s.