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2011 Map of Snowden

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The James River carves through the Blue Ridge, creating a dramatic landscape of deep hollows and high ridges that dominate this 2011 survey. Infrastructure for water management and transit is evident through the Balcony Falls Dam and Cushaw Dam, while the high-elevation Blue Ridge Pkwy follows the ridgeline, offering access to numerous vista points like the Thunder Ridge Overlook.

For those studying the human footprint in the mountains, the map details established points such as Snowden and Greenlee, alongside the rural crossroads of Powells Store. This area is a significant corridor for recreation and Appalachian transit, as shown by the presence of the Thunder Hill Trail Shelter, Matts Creek Shelter, and Johns Hollow Shelter. Traditional land use is marked by sites like Sharon Cemetery and the complex terrain of Arnold Valley, where the drainage of Elk Creek meets the James.