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2019 Map of Galax

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Galax
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The city of Galax serves as the focal point of this survey, where the concentrated street grid and residential expansion of West Galax meet the winding course of Chestnut Creek. This industrial and residential hub is surrounded by a rugged highland landscape defined by numerous named peaks such as Pilot Knob, Enoch Knob, and Toby Knob. The settlement pattern reflects a deeply rooted Appalachian community, with small hamlets like Fries, Hilltown, and Oldtown scattered throughout the valleys of the New River.

Genealogists will find a high density of family and community burial grounds, including the Isom, Nuckolls, and Old Quaker cemeteries. The transition from traditional land use to modern development is visible in the presence of The Crossroads Institute near Wolf Glade. Transportation routes like Grayson Pkwy and Pipers Gap Rd weave through the terrain, connecting legacy sites like Cox Mill to the growing urban center.