2019 Map of Pilot

About this map

Pilot Mtn and the winding course of the South Fork Roanoke River anchor this 2019 view of the high-elevation border between Montgomery and Floyd counties. The landscape is defined by its ridge-and-hollow topography, where small settlements like Pilot, Basham, and Huffville follow the winding paths of rural routes like State Rte 677 and Old Pike Rd. Local history is centered around quiet landmarks such as Oak Grove Cem and named high points like Kingery Hill and Epperly Knob. This modern survey reveals a persistent rural settlement pattern where family and place names are etched into the terrain, from Panther Hollow to the headwaters of Goose Cr and Terrys Cr. The map provides an essential reference for understanding the modern footprint of these upland communities and their relationship to the complex watershed of the southern Blue Ridge.