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2019 Map of Montvale

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Montvale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The community of Montvale and the surrounding peaks of the Jefferson National Forest characterize this part of the Blue Ridge Mountains at the border of Botetourt and Bedford Counties. The landscape is defined by its deep gaps and prominent ridges, including McFalls Mtn, Taylors Mtn, and Campbells Mtn. Transportation corridors follow the natural topography, with the Blue Ridge Pkwy winding along the high ground near Harveys Knob and Bearwallow Gap.

Evidence of historical resource extraction is visible at Spec Mines, located along the southwestern slopes. The map traces a complex network of forest roads and trails, such as the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, which intersects the parkway as it traverses Cove Mtn. Smaller settlements like Reba and Lithia anchor the valleys, while numerous creek branches like N Fork Goose Cr and McFalls Creek drain the mountain slopes toward the lower elevations.