2013 Map of Prater

About this map

Russell Fork Riv winds through the southwestern corner of this Buchanan County landscape, serving as a primary drainage for the countless forks and branches that define the local geography. Settlements like Prater and Vicey are positioned along the winding routes of Russell-Prater Cr, while Leemaster and Viers occupy positions further south and east. The terrain is marked by significant gaps and ridges, including Lovers Gap and Rakes Ridge, which dictate the placement of roads such as VA-80 and VA-83. In the northeastern corner, the Grundy Municipal Airport sits near the headwaters of Little Prater Cr, highlighting a modern infrastructure element amidst a region characterized by family-named hollows and flats, such as Hackney Hollow and Johnson Flats.