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2013 Map of Fletcher

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Shenandoah National Park defines the western half of this map, where the high ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains are traversed by the winding Skyline Dr. This mountain corridor features numerous historic recreation sites, including Rapidan Camp, once a presidential retreat, and several hiker accommodations such as Pocosin Cabin and the Bearfence Mountain Shelter. The landscape is marked by dramatic terrain like Huckleberry Cliff and Bear Church Rock, which overlook the headwaters of the Rapidan River and Conway River.

East of the park boundary, the elevation drops toward the small settlement of Fletcher and the valley at Walnut Hollow. This area reflects the transition from protected wilderness to rural Piedmont agriculture, where local routes like Pocosin Rd and Middle River Rd connect family holdings and local landmarks. The dense network of mountain streams, including Devils Ditch and Garth Run, illustrates the complex drainage systems that have shaped the local topography and land use for generations.