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2019 Map of Vansant

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Levisa Fork winds through the heart of Buchanan County, anchoring a series of small mountain settlements including Vansant, Oakwood, and Mavisdale. The landscape is defined by the tight interaction between narrow valley floors and sharp ridgelines such as Turkey Pen Ridge and Mill Branch Ridge. This modern survey reveals the industrial and educational footprint of the region, noting the Edge of Strip Mine near Slim Hollow and the presence of the Appalachian College of Pharmacy near the eastern border.

Local history is preserved in numerous family-named landmarks and cemeteries perched on the hillsides, including Baldwin Cem, Jackson Cem, and McGlothin Cem. Transportation routes like Riverside Dr follow the watercourses, connecting the Grundy Municipal Airport to the various hollows. These features illustrate a community deeply tied to its topography, where every gap and branch, such as Indian Grave Gap and Clear Fork Br, serves as a named reference point for residents.