2010 Map of Pilot

About this map

Oak Grove Cemetery and the settlement of Oak Grove anchor the northwest corner of this quadrangle, situated just off Parkway Dr near the headwaters of Falling Branch. This high-elevation landscape is defined by its deep hollows and named ridges, where small communities like Huffville, Pilot, and Basham are linked by a complex network of rural routes such as Old Pike Rd and Huffville Rd. In the northeast, the South Fork Roanoke River cuts through the terrain near Texas Hollow and Rose Run. The southern reaches are marked by the presence of Tindall and Terrys Fork, where Beaverdam Creek and Laurel Creek drain the slopes of Laurel Ridge. The terrain is characterized by numerous family-named landmarks like Kingery Hill and Smith Hill, reflecting a persistent pattern of rural habitation and land use in the Blue Ridge foothills.