2010 Map of Ironto

About this map

Paris Mountain and the winding course of the North Fork Roanoke River dominate this Appalachian landscape, where narrow hollows and steep ridges dictate the placement of local settlements and roads. The convergence of the North and South Fork Roanoke River near the eastern margin is a central geographic feature, surrounded by communities like Ironto and Shawsville. The infrastructure of the area is notably influenced by the terrain, evidenced by the Big Tunnel near Montgomery and the dense network of rural routes such as Lusters Gate Rd and Reesedale Rd. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the specific naming of small residential developments and cemeteries, including the Marvin Garden Subdivision and Den Hill Cemetery. From the higher elevations of Hightop Mountain to the recreation-focused Den Hill Church Campgrounds, the map documents a mix of traditional mountain communities and modern residential growth.