2016 Map of Long Spur

About this map

Walker Mtn and Little Walker Mtn dominate this section of the Appalachian landscape, where the borders of Bland, Pulaski, and Wythe counties converge. The rugged topography is defined by a series of parallel ridges and deep hollows, such as Schoolhouse Hollow and Bearwallow Hollow, which have dictated the historical paths of travel and small-scale settlement. Much of the central and southern terrain is managed as part of the Jefferson National Forest, preserving the wooded character of Cove Mtn and Brushy Ridge. Local genealogy is anchored by the presence of Goshen Cem and Hidden Valley Cem, while the hydrological network of Little Walker Creek and the Gatewood Reservoir underscores the importance of water management in this upland region. The settlement of Long Spur sits near the headwaters of Spur Br, representing the isolated mountain communities characteristic of southwest Virginia.