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2011 Map of Long Spur

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Long Spur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cove Mountain and Brushy Ridge dominate this section of Pulaski County, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of hollows and ridges. The 2011 topography reveals a rural settlement pattern established along the watercourses, particularly Little Walker Creek and Peak Creek. Genealogists may find interest in the documented locations of Goshen Cemetery and Hidden Valley Cemetery, which are tucked away in the shadows of the surrounding peaks like High Rock and Round Mountain.

The southern portion of the map is anchored by the Gatewood Reservoir on Peak Creek, reflecting modern water management alongside older place names. Small communities like Long Spur and Forks of Road connect via routes such as the Little Creek Hwy and Peak Creek Rd. The nomenclature of the terrain, including Panther Lick Hollow and Brickkiln Hollow, provides clues to the historical land use and local wildlife that once shaped this Virginia highland region.