2022 Map of Pilot

About this map

Pilot Mtn and Laurel Ridge dominate the landscape of the Blue Ridge Mountains south of Christiansburg, where the border between Montgomery and Floyd counties follows the high ridgelines. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Elliott Creek and the South Fork Roanoke River, creating a network of hollows like Panther Hollow and Texas Hollow that have historically shaped local settlement patterns. Small communities and named crossroads are scattered throughout the valleys, including Oak Grove, Sugar Grove, and Huffville. Near the Oak Grove Cemetery, the map reveals how mountain roads like Craigs Mountain Road and Elliott Creek Road navigate the complex topography. The presence of numerous named peaks such as Fishers View Mountain and Epperly Knob highlights the prominence of this area's high-elevation geography within the Virginia highlands.