2013 Map of Newport

About this map

Clover Hollow Mountain and Gap Mountain define the topography of this corner of the Appalachian highlands, where long ridgelines dictate the flow of both water and local commerce. The historic Newport settlement sits at a crossroads near the western edge of the map, situated where Sinking Cr winds through the valley. A notable preservation landmark, the Sinking Creek Covered Bridge, stands near Clover Hollow, reflecting the rural infrastructure that once dominated this region. To the southeast, modern residential growth is evident in developments like Preston Forest and Meadow Brook, which cluster near the larger community of Mount Tabor Village. This transition from the remote northern peaks like Wolf Knob to the more densely settled neighborhoods near Northside Park illustrates the ongoing evolution of the land use patterns outside of Blacksburg.