2016 Map of Max Meadows

About this map

The iron and furnace history of Wythe County is etched across this landscape, centered on the community of Walton Furnace and the surrounding mineral-rich slopes. Industrial heritage is preserved through features like Sanders Mines Rd and the Walton Furnace Rd, which trace the legacy of resource extraction near Raper Ridge. In the northern reach, the Jefferson National Forest covers the high ground of Little Brush Mtn, while the fertile corridor along Reed Creek supports established settlements such as Max Meadows and Fort Chiswell. Local genealogy is anchored by the Jacob McGavock Cem and James McGavock Cem, resting near the Keesline Bridge. The terrain shifts from the agricultural flats of Red Hollow to the prominent heights of Lick Mtn, illustrating the varied geography of this Appalachian valley.