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2011 Map of Roanoke

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Roanoke
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Roanoke River and the Norfolk Western Ave rail corridor anchor this early 21st-century landscape, showing the dense development patterns surrounding the city. The map highlights the extensive educational and institutional infrastructure of the region, from Hollins University in the north to a branch of the University of Virginia. The transition from urban center to the surrounding heights is clearly marked by prominent natural features such as Read Mountain and Mill Mountain.

Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous burial grounds throughout the valley, including the Old Lick Cemetery, Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, and the Saint Andrews Cemetery. Industrial and utility history is well-documented through the presence of the Roanoke Waterworks near Carvins Cove Reservoir and the Niagara Power Plant Dam to the southeast. The survey also captures the specialized aviation footprint of Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, situated among established residential developments like Buckland Forest and Tinker Knoll.