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2011 Map of Chatham Hill

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Chatham Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The North Fork Holston River meanders through this portion of Smyth County, defining a landscape of narrow valleys and ridges. Small settlements like Chatham Hill, Ellendale, and Ridgedale serve as focal points for a rural community deeply tied to its geography. The map reveals a high density of family and community burial grounds, including the Mitchell Cemetery, Gillespie Cemetery, and Necessary Cemetery, which are essential for genealogical research in this part of Virginia.

Transportation patterns are influenced by the terrain, with routes like Roberts Hollow Rd and Ridge Rd following the natural contours of Little Valley and Freestone Valley. To the south, the presence of Hungry Mother Lake and the peak of Mollys Knob indicate the transition into more prominent highland features. Notable local landmarks such as Ellendale Ford and Cave Spring highlight historical points of river crossing and water access used by generations of residents.