2013 Map of Pilot

About this map

Huffville and Pilot anchor a landscape defined by the branching tributaries of the S Fork Roanoke River and Brush Cr. This 2013 survey documents a network of small upland settlements including Basham, Terrys Fork, and Tindall, connected by narrow roads that wind through the Blue Ridge terrain. The map's labeling reveals a deeply personal topography of family-named landmarks and secluded gaps, such as Booth Hollow, Panther Hollow, and Texas Hollow. Prominent elevations like Fishers View Mountain and Coles Knob overlook the diverse drainage patterns of Elliott Cr and Purgatory Cr. The spatial arrangement of these hollows and ridges illustrates the traditional Appalachian settlement pattern where housing and transport naturally follow the narrow valley floors and creek beds.