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2011 Map of McDonalds Mill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

North Fork Roanoke River and Craig Creek shape the drainage patterns of this Montgomery County landscape, where early 21st-century topography meets long-established family landholdings. The settlement at McDonalds Mill and the industrial footprint of Bennetts Mill along the river banks suggest a history of water-powered milling that once anchored the local economy. Steep ridges and named hollows, such as Blankenship Hollow and California Hollow, define the narrow valleys where many of these sites are located.

Genealogists and local historians can find several family-named burial grounds, including Alls Cemetery, Whitelock Cemetery, and the Bennett Cemetery near the river. Significant elevation changes are marked by prominent summits like Bruisers Knob and Huckleberry Knob, while numerous branches and runs, such as Sites Branch and Pepper Run, weave through the terrain to feed the primary waterways. This area remains characterized by rural routes like Catawba Rd and Tribble Rd, which connect the scattered homesteads and landmarks of the Virginia countryside.