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2013 Map of Grundy

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Grundy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Grundy serves as the central hub in this Virginia mountain landscape, where the confluence of Slate Creek and the Louisa Fork dictates the layout of local roads and neighborhoods. Small settlements like Longbottom, Poetown, and Royal City trace the narrow valley floors, reflecting a long-established pattern of Appalachian development tied to the winding waterways. Further north, Home Creek and Roseann occupy more isolated positions within the intricate network of hollows.

The topography is defined by sharp ridges and deep incisions such as Bear Hollow, Stillhouse Hollow, and Mule Hollow, which separate the various forks and branches of the drainage system. Transport through these high elevations is facilitated by the Raitt Tunnel and winding routes like Crabtree Road and Peeled Poplar. This survey provides a clear view of the complex physical geography of Rowe Mountain and its surrounding drainages, including the Lester Fork and Licklog Branch.