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2013 Map of Callaway

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Callaway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Callaway sits at the junction of Ferrum Mountain Rd and Callaway Rd, serving as a central point in this part of Franklin County where the S Fork Blackwater River winds through the valley. The landscape is defined by its significant ridges and spurs, including the prominent Cahas Mountain to the northeast and the striking Devils Backbone near the Blue Ridge Pkwy.

Settlement patterns follow the water and the gaps, with Algoma and Dillons Mill positioned along the northern and southern forks of the river. Local nomenclature reveals a history of land use and geography through names like Walnut Hollow, Cooper Hollow, and Graveyard Knob. The network of backroads, such as Applejack Ln and Shockey Ridge Rd, connects these small communities and family-named landmarks across a terrain marked by deep hollows and high overlooks.