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2022 Map of Oriskany

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Oriskany
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Oriskany and Fincastle anchor this portion of Botetourt County, where the topography is defined by the massive ridges of Patterson Mtn and Caldwell Mtn. Much of the central terrain is managed within the Jefferson National Forest, crisscrossed by an extensive network of trails such as the Price-Broad Mountain Trl and Lees Creek-Horse Trl. These routes follow the natural corridors created by drainage systems like Little Patterson Cr and Mud Lick.

Family history is well-preserved through several small burial grounds, including the Anderson Family Cem and McAlester Cem. The southeastern corner shows the transition from the steep peaks of Switzer Mtn to the lower elevations of Flatwoods, where the road network becomes denser around Howell Mills. The map detail follows the winding path of Catawba Creek and its many tributaries, illustrating the enduring relationship between the valley settlements and the surrounding mountain ranges.