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2013 Map of Lambsburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Fisher Peak and Round Peak anchor this transition between the high ridges and the foothills along the Virginia-North Carolina border. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Fisher River and Little Fisher River, which cut through a complex series of ridges including Wolfpen Ridge, Lashley Ridge, and Flint Ridge. Small communities like Lowgap and Lambsburg are positioned along these drainages, reflecting the historic reliance on river gaps for transit and settlement in the Blue Ridge foothills.

Evidence of early local industry and land use appears through features such as Blue Ridge Mill and the named gaps like Pipers Gap. The road network, including the Blue Ridge Pkwy and Va-89, traces the winding topography past family-named landmarks like Coleman Ridge and Wards Garden. This document details the area's rural character, from the high timberlands at Rich Mountain to the agricultural crossroads at Crooked Oak and Drenn.