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2019 Map of Floyd

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Floyd County Courthouse anchors the town of Floyd, serving as a central landmark for this upland community. The surrounding landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Little River and its various tributaries, including the West Fork Little River, Dodd Cr, and Pine Cr. These waterways cut through a varied terrain marked by prominent heights such as Wills Ridge, Stockers Knob, and The Haycocks. This geography influenced the early road patterns that connect smaller settlements and rural sites across the quadrangle.

Evidence of the area's local history and development is visible in labels for the Jacksonville Cem and the community of Poff. In the southeast corner, the Blue Ridge Parkway traces the high ground, representing the intersection of 20th-century recreational infrastructure with the older agrarian landscape. The map also identifies historical industrial points like Shelors Mill on the banks of Howell Cr, documenting the era of water-powered commerce in the region.