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2019 Map of Buchanan

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The James River dictates the geography of this Botetourt County landscape, carving through the terrain at Horseshoe Bend and creating the dramatic passage known as The Gorge. The town of Buchanan serves as the central hub, where Main St and Culpepper Ave meet near the riverbanks. To the west, the settlement of Springwood is marked by the Springwood Truss Bridge, while the surrounding hills are dotted with family and community burial sites including Fairview Cem, Shafer Cem, and Mays Cem.

Significant portions of the area are protected within the Jefferson National Forest, which covers the high ridges of Cove Mountain. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds along these peaks, offering a corridor for high-altitude travel through Cherry Orchard Gap and Cartmell Gap. The map also captures smaller communities like Dillon and Greyledge, illustrating how local roads like Narrow Passage Rd follow the natural contours of the mountain gaps and creek beds.