2011 Map of Glenvar

About this map

Fort Lewis Mountain and Brush Mountain define the high elevations of this Virginia landscape, where the Roanoke River and its various forks carve through the valley floors. In the southern corridor, modern residential expansion is evident in settlements like Glenvar, Cherokee Hills, and Glen Forest, while the northern reaches remain more defined by natural gaps and ridges. Genealogists will find a significant concentration of family burial grounds scattered throughout the topography, including the Custer Cemetery near Cove Mountain and the Moore-Bain Cemetery in the Bradshaw area. Transport patterns follow the water, with Catawba Creek and Bradshaw Creek serving as natural conduits for local roads like Blacksburg Rd and Bradshaw Rd. This survey documents a transitional zone where established rural mountain life meets the growing suburban footprint of the Roanoke River valley.