2013 Map of Mountain Valley

About this map

Turkeycock Mountain and its prominent Turkeycock Lookout Tower dominate the central landscape of this part of southern Virginia. The area's topography is defined by significant ridges and gaps, such as Double Oaks Gap and Robertson Mountain, which channel the numerous waterways flowing through the territory. The rural economy of the early 21st century remains tied to its geography, with historic milling sites like Swansons Mill and Hodges Mill situated along the winding creek beds. Small settlements like Mountain Valley, Vashti, and Grady are connected by a network of secondary roads that trace the contours of the land. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Turkeycock Cr and Leatherwood Cr carving through the terrain, eventually feeding into larger systems like the W Fork Sandy River.