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2010 Map of Fletcher

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Fletcher
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Fletcher serves as a focal point for this section of the Blue Ridge, where the rural settlement patterns of Greene County meet the protected lands of Shenandoah National Park. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the residential clusters along the Conway River and Garth Run to the high-elevation ridges of Powell Mountain and Lewis Mountain. The iconic Skyline Dr winds through the western portion of the map, providing access to landmarks like the Lewis Mountain Campground and several scenic vistas, including The Point Overlook and the Hazeltop Ridge Overlook.

Historically significant sites are scattered throughout these mountains, including Rapidan Camp, the vacation retreat established by Herbert Hoover. Local genealogy and land use are well-documented through several family-named landmarks and resting places such as Fletcher Cemetery, South River Cemetery, and Wallace Cemetery. The intricate drainage system, featuring Devils Ditch and Pocosin Creek, illustrates the natural barriers that shaped early community life in Upper Pocosin and Pocosin Hollow.