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2019 Map of Irving

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Irving
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Chamblissburg and Irving anchor this rural landscape in Bedford County, where the Blue Ridge foothills transition into a complex network of peaks and drainages. The area is defined by significant topographical landmarks such as Porter Mtn, Bramletts Mtn, and Thaxton Mtn, which separate the various agricultural and residential pockets. A notable cultural marker is the label for Beales Treasure, referencing a piece of local legend that has drawn cryptographers and treasure hunters to this region for decades.

Water plays a central role in the terrain's layout, with Goose Creek and its many tributaries, including Shockoe Cr and Bore Auger Cr, carving paths through the hills. Traditional community centers are evidenced by New Hope Cem and Tate Cem, while small settlements like Union and Shady Grove reflect the enduring rural settlement patterns of Virginia's Piedmont. The road network, including Stewartsville Rd and Jordantown Rd, follows the natural contours of the land, connecting these quiet hamlets.