2013 Map of Pearisburg

About this map

The New River meanders sharply through the heart of this Giles County landscape, carving deep loops as it passes the settlements of Ripplemead, Norcross, and Klotz. The town of Pearisburg serves as a local hub on the western edge of the survey, while Pembroke anchors the eastern side near the confluence of Doe Cr and Little Stony Cr. This 2013 topographic study reveals a complex network of valley floors and mountain ridges, where watercourses like Walker Cr and Big Stony Creek have historically dictated the placement of small communities such as Bane and Rye Valley. Industrial history is signaled by features like the Stone Quarry Br, while the names of Smith Hollow and Mays Hollow reflect the family-centric history of the local hollows. The presence of varied terrain, from Guinea Mountain to Buckeye Mountain, illustrates the localized geography that defined regional travel before modern infrastructure.