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2023 Map of Walton

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Walton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Pocatalico River meanders through this deeply dissected corner of Roane County, serving as the central drainage for a dense network of hollows and ridges. Near the southern edge, Walton sits at the junction of several smaller waterways, including Johnson Creek and Sycamore Branch. The landscape is defined by its many named hollows, such as Snake Hollow and Sam Shafer Hollow, which suggest a long history of family homesteads and local land use.

Evidence of early West Virginia settlement patterns is visible in the numerous small communities like Gandeeville, Countsville, and Harmony. Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites throughout the territory, from the Gandeeville Cem to more secluded spots like Whited Cem and Droddy Cem. This survey illustrates the continued importance of historic corridors like Charleston Rd and Mount Lebanon Rd in connecting these isolated valley settlements.