2013 Map of Trout Dale

About this map

Trout Dale and the surrounding high-country settlements of Fairwood and Grant characterize this detailed 2013 survey of Grayson County. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, with the Stone Mountain range featuring three distinct summits—First Peak, Second Peak, and Third Peak—rising above the narrow Fairwood Valley. This area is a significant hub for mountain recreation, marked by the Hurricane Campground, Raccoon Branch Campground, and the Raccoon Branch Shelter along the high ridges. The map meticulously documents the network of mountain waters, including Fox Cr and Little Wilson Cr, and the winding path of the Troutdale Hwy as it climbs through Dickey Gap. These topographic details reveal how the terrain dictated the placement of small communities and the historic roadway corridors that continue to serve this section of the Virginia highlands.