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2016 Map of Cedar Springs

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Cedar Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Jefferson National Forest dominates the southwestern Virginia landscape in this detailed study of Wythe, Smyth, and Grayson counties. The terrain is defined by the high ridges of Glade Mtn and White Rock Mtn, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail traverses the western peaks near Locust Mtn. In the valleys, the rural character of the area is anchored by the small settlements of Fairview and Cedar Springs, connected by a network of winding roads like Cedar Springs Rd and Rte 615.

A notable geographic feature is the Tennessee Valley Divide, which separates the headwaters of numerous creeks including Cripple Cr and Blue Spring Cr. For those researching local heritage, the map identifies several scattered family burial grounds, including Keesling Cem and Steffy Cem. The presence of the Rural Retreat Lake in the north and the distinct peak of Little Huckleberry Knob in the southeast highlights the varied topography between the forested ridges and the agricultural valley floors.