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2013 Map of Hightown

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The high watersheds of the Appalachian Mountains define this area on the Virginia-West Virginia border, where The Divide separates the headwaters of major river systems. The settlement of Hightown sits at a critical geographic junction, with the Jackson River flowing south while the Little River drains toward the north. The landscape is dominated by a series of prominent peaks and ridgelines, including Bear Mountain, Top of Allegheny, and the distinctive Watering Pond Knob.

Transportation through these gaps followed ancient paths, now represented by routes like Old Pike Rd and Maple Sugar Rd. To the south, the village of Meadowdale rests near the entrance to Vanderpool Gap, illustrating how early settlement patterns were dictated by the narrow valleys and steep terrain of Elleber Ridge and Guinn Ridge. This map captures the rural character of Highland County in the early 21st century, showing a network of public roads and runs that have shaped local commerce for generations.