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2013 Map of Ironto

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The N Fork Roanoke River and its southern counterpart dominate this Montgomery County landscape, carving through a series of prominent ridges and namesake hollows. This area is characterized by localized settlements and farming communities such as Alleghany Springs and Shawsville, which serve as anchors for the rural road network. A notable engineering landmark, the Big Tunnel, pierces the terrain near Montgomery, signifying the historical importance of rail and transit through these gaps.

The presence of Iron Mine Hollow and Slaughterpen Hollow hints at the agricultural and industrial activities that have shaped local land use over generations. From the established residential clusters at Falling Branch to the specialized Lavery's Sod Farm, the map illustrates a transition from traditional Appalachian valley settlements to more modern development patterns, all while maintaining a dense network of family-named landmarks like Wells Hollow and Reese Hollow.