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2013 Map of Sherando

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Sherando
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Mount Torry Furnace stands as a focal point in this high-altitude landscape, situated where the S Fork Back Cr meets the rising slopes of Torry Mountain. The topography is defined by the steep transition from the Big Levels plateau down into the deep drainages of Mills Cr and Back Cr. This area reflects a specialized mountain economy and recreation pattern, where historic industrial sites and trails like the Mills Creek Trl share the terrain with modern developments.

The settlement of Wintergreen dominates the southeastern portion of the map, characterized by a complex network of residential roads like Fortunes Ridge Dr and Blackrock Cir winding around Devils Knob. In contrast, the northern reaches near Sherando maintain a more traditional rural layout along the Howardsville Tpke. The presence of several high-elevation overlooks along the Blue Ridge Pkwy, such as Ravens Roost Overlook and Greenstone Overlook, highlights the area's long-standing importance for travel and observation across the Blue Ridge range.