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2019 Map of Strom

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Strom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Rich Patch and the Rich Patch Mountains anchor this 2019 look at the borderlands between Alleghany and Botetourt counties. The landscape is defined by the sharp ridges of Carpenter Mountain and Little Mountain, with the George Washington National Forest and Jefferson National Forest preserving the densely wooded terrain. Small mountain communities and family landmarks are scattered throughout the valleys, from Strom in the east to the mining history suggested by Iron Ore Knob and Lignite.

Water plays a central role in the local geography, with Craig Creek winding through the southern portion of the quadrangle. Genealogists will find several legacy sites including Rose Hill Cemetery, Hooks Cemetery, and Humphries Cemetery. The mapping also highlights historic transit routes such as the Roaring Run Loop and Hoop Hole, reflecting a region where natural features and traditional settlements like Parr and Hipes remain deeply connected.