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1969 Map of Monterey SE

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Monterey SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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Jack Mountain and Bullpasture Mountain dominate this corner of Highland County, framing a landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep agricultural hollows. The Bullpasture River winds through the eastern valley, serving as the primary corridor for small settlements like Clover Creek and Trimble. This 1969 field-checked survey by the Commonwealth of Virginia Division of Mineral Resources highlights the transition from managed forest to private river bottom land.

Local landmarks such as the Lookout Tower on Sounding Knob suggest the area's history of fire observation, while the presence of Hamilton Chapel, New Salem Ch, and Southall Chapel along the roadsides points to the enduring social fabric of these remote mountain communities. The vast Highland Wildlife Management Area occupies much of the central terrain, while the Hupman Trail and numerous named hollows like Seldom Seen Hollow reflect a deep familiarity with the localized topography.