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2010 Map of Lambsburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Blue Ridge crest dominates this landscape along the Virginia and North Carolina border, where mountain life is defined by high peaks and narrow hollows. At the northern edge, Drenn sits near Pipers Gap, while the winding Blue Ridge Pkwy follows the ridgeline past Blue Ridge Chapel. The region is a significant area for genealogical research, evidenced by the numerous family and community burial grounds including Coleman Cemetery, Fairlawn Cemetery, and the Edwards-Upchurch Cemetery.

Transportation through these highlands relies on a network of historic trails and winding roads such as Wilderness Trl and Ivy Green Trl. Water from the mountains feeds a complex drainage system, with North Fork Stewarts Creek and the Little Fisher River carving paths toward the settlements of Lambsburg and Lowgap. The map also identifies local landmarks like Peter King and Wards Garden, offering a look at the rural character of these border communities in the early 21st century.