
The New River meanders through the heart of this region, shaping the local geography from the northern outskirts of Radford down to the sprawling waters of Claytor Lake. Along its banks, the Ingles Ferry Bridge stands as a landmark near Ingles Mtn, connecting the river's historic crossings to the modern transport corridors of Pulaski and Montgomery Counties. Further south, the landscape is defined by the winding course of the Little River, which feeds the Little River Reservoir and passes through several rural communities. Small settlements such as Snowville, Graysontown, and Simpkinstown characterize the upland areas, reflecting a traditional Virginia pattern of dispersed farming hamlets. Local family history is well-represented through numerous sites, including the West View Cem and Snowville Cem, providing a clear record of the area's ancestral geography and development.
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1889 · Hillsville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1890 · Dublin
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1890 · Christiansburg
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Dublin
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Hillsville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1896 · Hillsville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1932 · Blacksburg
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1937 · Blacksburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Radford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Winston-Salem
USGS Topo · 1:250,000