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2022 Map of Fort Defiance

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Fort Defiance
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Middle River meanders through this portion of Augusta County, defining a landscape marked by small agricultural communities and historic crossroads. The village of Fort Defiance sits in the northwest, near the elevated grounds of Mount Pisgah, while the southeastern corner is anchored by the settlement of Hermitage. The area's rural character is evidenced by numerous family and community landmarks, including Belmont Cem and Saint Paul Cem.

Drainage patterns are dictated by Christians Creek and Coletown Run, which cut through the undulating terrain of Barren Ridge and Kennedy Ridge. Local road names like Knightly Mill Rd and Patterson Mill Rd suggest the early industrial water-power history of settlements like Knightly and Piedmont. The map also preserves the locations of smaller locales such as Damtown, Annex, and Root Field, providing a precise record of contemporary rural habitation.