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2016 Map of Mechanicsburg

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Mechanicsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Mechanicsburg sits at the base of Brushy Mtn in a landscape defined by deep valleys and sharp ridge lines within the Jefferson National Forest. This portion of Bland County is dominated by the northeast-to-southwest drainage of Kimberling Creek and Walker Creek, which provide the primary corridors for early settlement and transport. Small rural communities like Holly Brook and Crandon are linked by local routes such as Va-634 and State Rte 606, winding through topographic features like Back Valley and Long Hollow.

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traverses the center of the sheet, crossing over Jenny Knob and passing through the Short Ridges. This area's geography is characterized by numerous family-named landmarks and hollows, including Lickskillet Hollow, Roland Chimney Hollow, and Skydusky Hollow. The map also captures the meeting of county boundaries, showing where Bland County meets Giles and Pulaski counties along the high ground of Wolf Creek Mtn and Walker Mtn.