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2011 Map of Green Valley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Cowpasture River and Calfpasture River anchor this topographic view of Virginia's highland landscape, where narrow valleys and prominent ridges dictate the patterns of settlement. Small communities like Green Valley and Hotchkiss are linked by rural roads such as State Rte 633, following the natural contours of the land. The presence of McCowan Spring and the White Sulphur Spring Branch suggests a landscape defined by significant freshwater sources, historically vital for upland agriculture and local homesteads.

Genealogists can find localized landmarks like the Green Valley Cemetery and family-named terrain features including Gibson Hollow and Jordan Hollow. The map also records water management infrastructure at the John L Lawrence Dam. From the high point at Panther Gap to the winding course of Mill Creek, the survey captures the intersection of natural drainage systems and rural habitation at the beginning of the twenty-first century.