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2011 Map of Vansant

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Vansant and the winding Levisa Fork anchor this 2011 map of Buchanan County, Virginia, illustrating a landscape defined by narrow valleys and steep ridges. The region's history of small, family-centric settlements is evident in the high density of burial sites such as Baldwin Cemetery, Lester Cemetery, and Street Cemetery. These cemeteries, often positioned on hillsides or near watercourses like Garden Creek, remain critical landmarks for genealogical research in this part of Appalachia.

Transport and infrastructure are shaped by the terrain, with roads following the paths of Little Prater Creek and Hurricane Creek. The map documents established communities like Oakwood and Mavisdale, alongside smaller locales such as Indian Grave Gap and Deskins. Notable landmarks like Keen Mountain and the Grundy Municipal Airport contrast with the numerous hollers and ridges, including Winding Ridge and Turkey Ridge, that dictate the local geography.