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2013 Map of Fort Defiance

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Middle River carves a winding path through the heart of this landscape, anchoring several small settlements including Knightly, Damtown, and Piedmont. The area reflects a predominantly agricultural character, punctuated by established locales like New Hope and Hermitage that serve as local hubs for the surrounding farmsteads. To the northwest, Fort Defiance stands along the historic Lee Hwy corridor, while the central portion is defined by the winding course of Christians Cr.

Modern transportation and local aviation intersect near Barren Ridge, where the Root Field Airport provides a small aviation facility amidst the fields. The map documents the persistent rural footprint of Augusta County, where family-named landmarks such as North Point Farm and geographic features like Kennedy Ridge and Round Hill shape the community's orientation. The network of secondary roads, from Toll Gate Rd to Eureka Mill Rd, illustrates a long-standing pattern of access between these historic crossroads.