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2016 Map of Chilhowie

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Chilhowie serves as the central hub of this Southwest Virginia landscape, situated along the Middle Fork Holston River where the Norfolk Southern line parallels the valley floor. The settlement pattern is defined by the tight corridors between Walker Mtn to the north and the river to the south, with numerous family and community burial grounds like Aspenvale Cem and Sulphur Spring Cem dotting the hillsides. The transition from industrial areas near Industrial Park Rd to the more rural stretches near Seven Mile Ford illustrates the area's continued reliance on its transportation corridors.

Mountainous terrain dominates the northern reaches, where Cleghorn Valley sits tucked behind Little Brushy Mtn. Local aviation is represented by the White Oak Stand Airport, while the historical crossing at Pioneer Memorial Bridge remains a key landmark. Further north, the edge of Saltville appears, marking the transition toward the salt-rich geological formations that historically defined the neighboring valley's economy and settlement.