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2016 Map of Glenvar

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Glenvar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

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Jefferson National Forest dominates the high ground of this Roanoke County landscape, where the ridges of the Appalachian Mountains create a complex series of natural corridors. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds across the heights of Brush Mtn, Cove Mtn, and Catawba Mtn, tracing the spine of the terrain. In the valleys below, the N Fork Roanoke River and Catawba Cr flow through gaps such as Beckner Gap and Smith Gap.

Family history is deeply etched into the topography through numerous small burial grounds, including Beard Cem, Brilheart Cem, and Spessard Cem. The settlement at Bradshaw sits at the junction of Bradshaw Rd and Newport Rd, while the community of Glenvar occupies the lower elevations along the Roanoke River. This geography illustrates the historical reliance on narrow mountain passes and river valleys for transportation and habitation in southwestern Virginia.