2010 Map of McDowell

About this map

McDowell and East McDowell sit at the confluence of several mountain branches, serving as a hub for the narrow valleys of Floyd County. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Left Fork Beaver Creek and Mud Creek, where small settlements like Beaver, Teaberry, and Drift follow the available bottomland. This modern survey illustrates the dense network of local roads that have replaced or supplemented older trails, such as Hoods Fork Rd and Spurlock Church Rd. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several family-named burial sites, including Lee Alley Cemetery and Thomas Hamilton Cemetery. Landmarks such as the Mud Creek Lookout Tower atop the high ridges and the Grethel Post Office highlight the continued importance of these traditional mountain communities and their geographic orientation among features like Rough Knob and Signal Knob.