2022 Map of Galax

About this map

The settlement of Fries sits along a prominent bend of the New River, where the landscape transitions into the wooded slopes of the Jefferson National Forest. This 2022 survey documents the modern road network and geographic features of this portion of Carroll County, tracing the way older routes once followed the contours of the river valley. Numerous family-named cemeteries and rural churches dot the surrounding hillsides, reflecting generations of local history and community structure within the Appalachian terrain. The map provides a current look at the area's rural character, emphasizing the persistent relationship between the winding river and the small communities that developed along its banks.