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2016 Map of Crockett

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Crockett
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 northern reaches of this map, where the peaks of Little Walker Mtn and Browns Peak overlook a network of mountain drainages like Stony Fork and Hudson Br. The landscape transitions from these forested highlands into a populated valley corridor defined by the winding course of Reed Creek. This lower terrain is a hub of connectivity, where modern transit routes parallel the older rail and road paths that shaped settlements like Groseclose, Crockett, and the western edge of Wytheville.

Rural life is etched into the map through numerous small communities such as Blessing, Cline, and Sutherland. Genealogists may find particular interest in the Earhart Cem near the western border, while the placement of Copenhavers and Grubb illustrates the historic density of homesteads and small crossroads that historically anchored this part of Wythe County. The interplay between the mountain ridges and the fertile watercourses like Pine Run and Tate Run continues to dictate the local geography.