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2010 Map of Old Rag Mountain

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Old Rag Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Oldrag and its historical Oldrag Post Office sit at the heart of this mountain landscape, which is defined by the steep elevation changes of the Blue Ridge. The geography is a complex network of hollows and runs, where local life centered around water sources like the Hughes River and the Robinson River. In the eastern portion of the quadrangle, the settlement of Etlan provides a concentrated area of activity with the Etlan Cemetery.

High-altitude infrastructure is documented along Skyline Dr, featuring several scenic points such as Stony Man Overlook and Hemlock Springs Overlook. The backcountry is dotted with hikers' landmarks, including the Shaver Hollow Shelter and Byrds Nest Number 1. This map captures a specific moment in the early 21st century when these ancient footpaths and mountain gaps remained the primary way to navigate the deep drainages of Whiteoak Canyon and Weakley Hollow.