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2019 Map of Elliston

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Elliston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Elliston and Lafayette anchor the northern corridor of this 2019 survey, where the Roanoke River system carves through the complex ridges of the Pedlar Hills. The landscape is defined by the confluence of the North Fork Roanoke River and South Fork Roanoke River, a natural junction that historically dictated the path of the Norfolk Southern rail line. To the south, the terrain rises sharply toward the heights of Poor Mtn and Bent Mtn, creating a dramatic elevation change that separates the river valley settlements from the more remote highlands.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through several family-named landmarks and resting places, including Duckwiller Cem near Wabun and Lawrence Cem in the southeast. The southern edge of the map features a section of the Blue Ridge Parkway, which traces the high ground above Bottom Cr. This modern data provides a clear view of how the early river-valley settlements like Riverside have integrated with contemporary transit routes while maintaining their distinct mountain geography.