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2019 Map of Vales Mills

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Bolins Mills and Vales Mills anchor this section of the Vinton County countryside, where the winding course of Raccoon Creek and its many tributaries like Flat Run and Elk Fork dictate the local geography. The landscape is defined by its numerous small burial grounds and family-named landmarks, such as Harkins Chapel Cem and Putnam Chapel Cem, reflecting a long-established rural community structure.

Transportation throughout the area follows the natural contours of the land, with routes like Perry Ridge Rd and Long Run Rd traversing the high ground between hollows. The presence of the Eakin Mill Bridge and several small settlements like Mount Blanco and Point Rock suggests a historical reliance on water power and local hubs. Near the southern border, the community of Radeliff sits near the junction of Raccoon Creek and Zimms Run, marking a point where the valley floor widens significantly.