2013 Map of Snowden

About this map

The James River carves a path through the heart of this Blue Ridge landscape, defining the topography around Snowden and Greenlee. The 2013 survey illustrates a region where recreational infrastructure and natural landmarks converge, featuring the James River Valley Overlook and the Thunder Ridge Overlook along the Blue Ridge Pkwy. To the south, Terrapin Mountain and Goff Mountain overlook rural residential developments near Powells Store, where roads like Powell School Rd and Panorama Acres Rd indicate local settlement patterns. Significant natural features including Devils Marbleyard and Highcock Knob stand as prominent landmarks for hikers, supported by backcountry waypoints like the Johns Hollow Shelter and Marble Spring Shelter. The map also captures the local network of creeks, such as Hunting Cr and Battery Cr, which drain the ridges and hollows that have shaped the area's geography for generations.