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2013 Map of Elk Creek

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Elk Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Independence anchors the southern edge of this Blue Ridge landscape, where the headwaters of numerous creeks carve through a network of prominent peaks and gaps. The central corridor is defined by the Elk Creek Pkwy, which follows the path of Elk Creek past the settlements of Elk Creek and Lower Elk Creek. This modern survey documents the contemporary rural infrastructure of Grayson County, including agricultural landmarks like Rolling Acres Dairy and the Reverend J W Rader Memorial Bridge.

Topographically, the area is bounded by significant elevations such as Point Lookout Mountain and Big Ridge. The map reveals a transition from these high ridges toward the valley floor, where waterways like Peach Bottom Creek and Turkey Fork provide the primary drainage. Local landmarks with evocative names like The Devils Hopper and Striped Rock suggest a landscape shaped by distinct geological formations, while the inclusion of sites like Bennington Mill and Comers Rock points to the long-standing community centers of this upland region.