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2010 Map of Indian Valley

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Indian Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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Indian Valley and the surrounding Blue Ridge highlands are defined by a complex network of creeks and named ridges. The community centers around the Indian Valley Post Office, situated near the headwaters of Rans Creek and Greasy Creek. To the north, the landscape is marked by the Ottari Scout Camp Number Two Dam on Ottari Lake, a notable local landmark. The terrain is dominated by significant elevations such as Macks Mountain, Locust Thicket Mountain, and DeHart Mountain, which separate the various watersheds.

Local family history is deeply rooted in the landscape, evidenced by the numerous burial sites across the quadrangle. Genealogists can identify the Tade Quesenberry Cemetery, Quesenberry Cemetery, Big Sand Cemetery, and the curiously named Lost Cemetery near Moore Cemetery. These sites are linked by a winding road network, including Indian Valley Rd NW and Macks Mountain Rd NW, which follow the natural contours of the mountain valleys and stream branches like Big Indian Creek and Little Indian Creek.