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2011 Map of Galax

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Galax
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The New River carves a winding path through this region, anchoring settlements like Fries and Oldtown along its banks. The map highlights the industrial and transit heritage of the area, featuring the Fries Mill Dam and the New River State Park Trail, which follows an old rail corridor. Higher elevations are marked by numerous peaks including Toby Knob and Pilot Knob, overlooking a landscape densely populated with family and community burial grounds.

Genealogists will find an exceptional density of named cemeteries, such as the Old Quaker Cemetery, Smith-Byrd Cemetery, and Lineberry Cemetery, reflecting generations of local settlement. Smaller communities like Hickory Flat, Reavistown, and Cox Mill are shown alongside geographic landmarks like Kenworthy Gap and Bald Rock, providing a detailed look at the rural character of this Virginia landscape in the early 21st century.