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2011 Map of Narrows

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Narrows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The New River carves a deep path through the mountains of Giles County, centering on the town of Narrows and the gap for which it is named. This 2011 survey captures the town's position at the confluence of Wolf Creek and the river, showing a cluster of residential streets and civic landmarks including Fairview Cemetery and Woolwine Cemetery. Upstream, the Glen Lyn Flyash Dam and the settlement of Glen Lyn mark the industrial activity along the West Virginia border, while the higher elevations are defined by prominent landmarks like Angels Rest and Turnhole Knob.

Family history is deeply etched into the landscape through numerous rural burial grounds such as Hare Cemetery, Hale Cemetery, and the Blankenship Cemetery. Transportation through the river valley is highlighted by major crossings like the Andrew S Rowan Bridge and the Anderson E Shumate Memorial Bridge. The southern portion of the quadrangle transitions into the quieter reaches of Wilburn Valley and Thessalia, where Mill Creek and Sugar Run flow beneath the steep slopes of Pearis Mountain.