2022 Map of Fosters Falls

About this map

The New River carves a deep, winding path through the borderlands of Wythe and Pulaski counties, dictating the regional topography and transit patterns. Centered on the settlement of Foster Falls, the landscape is defined by the confluence of major waterways and the historical infrastructure built to navigate them. To the south, Little Reed Island Creek joins the main river, while the New River Trail follows the old rail grade along the banks. This modern survey documents a rural landscape where family heritage is preserved in numerous upland burial grounds, including the Drapers Valley Cem, Oglesby Cem, and Graham Cem. The map illustrates the transition from the protected woodlands of the Jefferson National Forest in the northwest to the agricultural reaches of Barrett Ridge Road and the industrial remnants along Boones Furnace Road.