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2011 Map of Longdale Furnace

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Longdale Furnace serves as a central anchor for this Alleghany County landscape, where transportation corridors and industrial history intersect. The Cowpasture River winds through the western reaches, passing the settlement of Nicelytown and the narrow passage at Colemans Tunnel. This 2011 survey captures the modern alignment of Interstate 64 as it follows the valley carved by Simpson Creek, bridging the gap between Brushy Mountain and Anthony Knobs.

Local genealogy is anchored by sites like Union View Cemetery and Goodbar Cemetery, while the terrain is defined by dramatic elevations such as Rich Hole and the high points of Green Hill. Numerous smaller drainages, including Blue Suck Branch, Sinking Creek, and Trout Run, create a complex network of hollows. Secondary roads like Stacks Ln and Blacks Creek Rd provide access to the more secluded ridges and gaps, including Blacks Gap near the southern border.