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2013 Map of Catawba

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

New Castle and the nearby New Castle International Airport anchor the northern landscape of this Virginia survey, where the drainages of Meadow Cr and Broad Run cut through the high ridges. The terrain is defined by significant elevations, including North Mountain and Spesard Knob, which hem in the valley corridors used by early settlers and modern travelers alike. To the south, the community of Catawba lies near the historic site of Roanoke Red Sulphur Springs, a location tied to the region's mineral spring heritage.

Outdoor recreation and geological curiosities are prominent, highlighted by the path of the Appalachian Trl as it traverses the crest of Catawba Mountain toward the notable overlook at McAfee Knob. The map also identifies The Murder Hole, a well-known pit cave near Gravelly Ridge. Numerous family-named roads like Moses Family Rd and Oakey Dolin Rd reflect the deep-rooted local genealogy of this part of Craig and Roanoke counties.