2016 Map of Chaneysville

About this map

Chaneysville and its surrounding mountain ridges define this portion of Bedford County, where small rural settlements are linked by a complex network of forest roads and creek-side trails. The landscape is characterized by a series of parallel heights including Warrior Ridge, Polish Mtn, and Big Mtn, with narrow hollows like Three Lick Hollow and Buttermilk Hollow tucked between them. This topographic survey captures the enduring rural character of the area, punctuated by numerous historic congregational sites and family burial grounds such as the Ash-Snyder Cem and Barkman Cem. The presence of the Ragged Mountain Airport near the El - Bethel Assembly of God indicates the intersection of modern utility with traditional mountain life. Waterways such as Sweet Root Cr and Town Cr drain the valleys, providing a geographical focus for the small clusters of homes at Elbinsville and Five Forks.