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2022 Map of Snowden

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Snowden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Glasgow and Natural Bridge Station anchor the northern reaches of this terrain where the James River cuts through the mountains. This area is a critical junction of wilderness and transit, defined by the boundaries of the George Washington National Forest and Jefferson National Forest. The map traces the winding paths of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, which navigate prominent peaks like Highcock Knob and Terrapin Mtn.

Local history is preserved in the smaller settlements and family-named landmarks scattered across the ridges. To the south, Powells Store serves as a local landmark near the winding Hunting Cr, while the Sharon Cem provides a genealogical point of interest. The landscape is deeply carved by numerous hollows and creeks, such as Sawmill Hollow and Battery Cr, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that historically dictated road placement and settlement throughout the Blue Ridge.