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2013 Map of Longdale Furnace

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Longdale Furnace serves as a focal point in this portion of Alleghany County, where the industrial legacy of the region's iron works is etched into the landscape along Simpson Cr. The terrain is defined by the sharp elevations of Brushy Mountain and Rich Hole to the north, contrasted by the winding path of the Cowpasture River in the west. This river valley supports the small settlements of Nicelytown and Griffith, connected by a network of timber and access roads like Riverland Rd and Griffith Rd.

Transportation corridors dominate the geography, with the modern interstate following the historic natural passage of the creek through the mountains. Noteworthy landmarks for local history include Colemans Tunnel and several family-named water features such as Blue Suck Br, Downy Br, and Trout Run. To the south, the terrain rises again toward Anthony Knobs and Green Hill, separated by the distinct passage at Blacks Gap.