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2013 Map of Montvale

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Montvale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Montvale serves as a primary settlement node in this 2013 survey, situated where the Blue Ridge Pkwy begins its winding ascent through the ridges of Bedford County. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent overlooks and gaps, including Harveys Knob and Bearwallow Gap, which offer vantage points over the surrounding valleys. The water network is dominated by the N Fork Goose Cr and its various tributaries like Hemp Mill Br and Sheep Cr, which carve through the land between Taylors Mountain and Cove Mountain.

Evidence of the region's industrial and recreational history is scattered throughout the hollows and peaks. The Iron Mine Hollow Overlooks suggest earlier extractive activity, while the Royal Ambassador Camp and Bobblets Gap Shelter point to the area's modern role as a hub for outdoor life. Smaller communities like Reba are tucked away along the mountain roads, connected by a network of rural routes such as Lithia Rd and Mountain Valley Rd.