2011 Map of Elk Creek

About this map

Elk Creek serves as the focal point for this rural landscape in Grayson County, where the eponymous waterway and its many tributaries, such as Stone Creek, define the settlement patterns. The presence of Bennington Mill and the Reverend J W Rader Memorial Bridge speaks to a long-standing local infrastructure built around the creek system. Smaller communities like Comers Rock and Lower Elk Creek are connected by a network of winding roads like Comers Rock Rd and Saddle Creek Rd, which navigate the significant elevation changes of the Blue Ridge. High points such as Point Lookout Mountain and The Pinnacle provide dramatic natural landmarks overlooking the valley. The map details numerous smaller drainages, including Peach Bottom Creek and Powdermill Creek, illustrating a well-watered region where topography dictates the location of homes and agricultural land in gaps like Longs Gap and Hollow Rock Hollow.