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2011 Map of Stokesville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Stokesville anchors this landscape where the North River cuts through the mountains, marking a transition between the high ridges and the agricultural foothills. The area is defined by water management and outdoor recreation, featuring several infrastructure projects including Staunton Dam, Upper North River Number 10 Dam, and Upper North River Number 76 Dam. These structures support Elkhorn Lake and provide flood control for the settlements downstream.

Evidence of historical transportation is visible in the alignment of Old C & W Railway Rd, tracing the former path of the Chesapeake Western Railway into the gap. Rural life and industry are represented by sites such as Echols Airport and Delta Springs Farm, while the George Washington National Forest provides numerous public sites like the Todd Lake Recreation Area and North River Campground. Further south, the community of Stover sits near the winding paths of Jennings Branch and Elk Run, illustrating the dispersed settlement patterns typical of this portion of Virginia.