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2016 Map of Hillsville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Hillsville and the high country of Carroll County are defined by a complex network of ridges and watercourses in this 2016 survey. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations like Witcher Knob and Huffman Knob, while drainage systems including Big Reed Island Creek, Burks Fork, and the Little Snake Cr carve deep valleys through the landscape. The William D Tomkins Memorial Bridge stands as a significant infrastructure landmark along Floyd Pike, which serves as a primary transit artery alongside the Sylvatus Smith Rd.

Genealogical researchers will find an exceptional density of family burial grounds scattered throughout the rural uplands. Numerous small plots such as the Fugate Dalton Cem, Theophilus Quesenberry Cem, and Montgomery-Smith Cem suggest a long-standing pattern of family-centered land ownership. Smaller crossroads like Mitchell Crossroads and Liberty Hill anchor the rural community, connected by a winding web of local routes like Old Wildcat Trl and Double Cabin Rd.