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2016 Map of Hutchinson Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Hutchinson Rock stands as a prominent landmark within this high-elevation landscape where Tazewell meets the peaks of the Jefferson National Forest. This section of southwest Virginia is defined by the Tennessee Valley Divide and the massive parallel ridges of Rich Mtn and Clinch Mountain. In the valleys between these heights, historical family legacy is preserved at the Thompson Cem, Buchanan Cem, and Crabtree Cem.

The map details a complex network of gaps and hollows, including Heninger Gap and Rattlesnake Hollow, which have long dictated travel through the region. Significant trails like the Appalachian National Scenic Trail traverse the ridgelines of Garden Mtn and Chestnut Ridge. The rural settlement patterns are evident in places like Thompson Valley and the unique geological bowl of Burkes Garden, connected by local routes such as Beartown Rd and Hatrock Rd.