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2013 Map of Fosters Falls

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The New River carves a winding path through this portion of Wythe County, defining a landscape of narrow valleys and prominent ridges. Near the southern bend, the settlement of Fosters Falls sits at the base of Hematite Mountain, a name that points to the region's historical iron mining operations. This industrial legacy is further evidenced by Boom Furnace and High Rocks Mill located along the eastern reaches of Little Reed Island Creek.

North of the river, the terrain shifts toward the broader Connor Valley and the residential corridors following US Highway 11 and Interstate 81 through Draper Valley. The mapping of small communities like Bertha, Barren Springs, and Kayoulah provides a detailed look at the rural settlement patterns along the river’s edge. Notable landmarks such as the Leander Sanders Calfee Memorial Bridge and the geological formation at Star Cave highlight the intersection of infrastructure and natural features in this part of southwest Virginia.