
Goose Creek and its many tributaries, including Reed Creek and Bore Auger Creek, wind through this mountainous landscape of Bedford County. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks such as Porter Mountain, Bramletts Mountain, and Peach Orchard Mountain. In the northern portion of the sheet, the settlement of Irving sits along the roadway, while Union and Shady Grove occupy the central valleys. Further south, the community of Chamblissburg serves as a local hub near New Hope Cemetery. Family history and local navigation are highlighted by landmarks like Tate Cemetery and the Rocky Ford crossing. The map reveals a network of rural routes, such as Simmons Mill Rd and Johnson School Rd, that link these isolated settlements across the ridges and runs of the Virginia countryside.
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1890 · Roanoke
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Roanoke
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1929 · Roanoke
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1933 · Roanoke
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Roanoke
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Peaks of Otter
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Boones Mill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Moneta
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Roanoke
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Roanoke
USGS Topo · 1:250,000