2016 Map of Stewartsville

About this map

Coyner Mtn and the winding path of the Blue Ridge Parkway define this portion of the Virginia highlands where Roanoke, Botetourt, and Bedford counties meet. The landscape is a network of ridges and knobs, including Stewart Knob and Horsepen Mtn, which separate the various drainages of Glade Cr and Falling Cr. The settlement pattern follows the lower elevations, with Stewartsville and Laymantown serving as primary local hubs. The area is dotted with numerous family and community burial grounds such as Lawhorn Cem and Giles Cem, indicating deep-rooted genealogical history in the rural spaces between the larger summits. Toward the southwest, the Roanoke River passes by Niagara, where the Niagara Reservoir sits near the edge of Vinton. The map also captures significant water management features like Beaverdam Reservoir and Falling Cr Reservoir, highlighting how the natural topography has been utilized for regional resources.