2019 Map of Stuart SE

About this map

Dan River frontage and the high ridges of the Blue Ridge foothills define this borderland where Virginia and North Carolina meet. The landscape is characterized by narrow creek valleys and prominent peaks like Carter Mtn and Pikes Mtn, which influenced the placement of early settlements and family homesteads. The southern portion of the sheet near Francisco and Collinstown reveals a network of rural roads often named for local families, such as Elmer Shelton Rd and Hobert Overby Rd, providing valuable clues for genealogical research. Higher elevation communities like Peters Creek and Dry Pond are situated along winding ridges, while landmarks such as Creaseys Chapel Cem and Beasley Cem mark the long-standing centers of these highland neighborhoods. The presence of Heavenly Acres Airport and the Big A School Rd indicate the area's continued role as a hub for the surrounding rural districts.