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1965 Map of Riner

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Riner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Christiansburg anchors the northern edge of this Blue Ridge landscape, where the modern path of I-81 and the N W Main railroad corridor meet. The terrain transitions from the developed outskirts of the town into a rural network of small communities like Riner, Rogers, and Elliott. The southern portion is defined by the winding course of the Little River, which forms the natural boundary between Montgomery and Floyd counties. Along this river, researchers can find Broad Shoals and Buck Shoals, alongside the recreational grounds of Camp Carysbrook.

Cultural landmarks are scattered throughout the valleys, from the Alburn High Sch in Riner to numerous country congregations such as Edgemont Ch, Fairview Ch, and Mt Elbert Ch. Prominent summits like Pilot Mountain and Poorhouse Knob rise above the drainage basins of Meadow Creek and Elliott Creek, illustrating a classic Appalachian settlement pattern where homes and churches follow the low-lying hollows between high ridges.