2013 Map of Mechanicsburg

About this map

Mechanicsburg and the rural settlements of Crandon and Holly Brook anchor this topographic study of Bland County, Virginia. The landscape is defined by its deep ridges and complex drainages, where family and place-named landmarks like Roland Chimney Hollow and Lickskillet Hollow suggest a long history of local habitation and lore. In the north, Brushy Ridge and Middle Ridge divide the terrain, while the southern reaches follow the course of Walker Creek near Skydusky Hollow. The map reveals a high concentration of named hollows and mountain gaps, such as Little Horse Gap, illustrating how the narrow valleys dictated the path of travel and settlement. Recreational areas like Walnut Flats Campground and the White Pines Horse Camp are located near Dismal Creek, emphasizing the importance of this drainage which also features the Falls of Dismal.