2019 Map of Newport

About this map

Blacksburg and the surrounding highlands of the Jefferson National Forest define this landscape, where the ridges of Craig Co and Giles Co meet. The map documents a blend of academic growth and rural preservation, featuring the historic Sinking Creek Covered Bridge near the settlement of Newport. This area is marked by steep relief, with prominent gaps like Rocky Gap and Stevens Gap providing natural passages through the terrain. Family history is well-preserved across the quadrangle, with several burial grounds including Hale Cem, Williams Cem, and the Level Green Christian Church Cemetery located near Huffman. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds across the northern ridges, tracing the high ground above Sinking Creek and Johns Cr. This 2019 survey provides a precise record of the road networks connecting Mount Tabor to the valley floor via Mount Tabor Rd and Virginia Ave.