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2013 Map of Whitetop Mountain

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Whitetop Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Mount Rogers and Whitetop Mountain dominate this high-elevation corridor in the early 21st century, marking the convergence of prominent ridges and deep gaps. The landscape is defined by its recreation-heavy infrastructure, featuring the Mount Rogers Trail Head, Grindstone Campground, and specialized sites like the Fox Creek Horse Camp. Historically small settlements and named locations such as Dry Fork, Stony Battery, and Elk Garden are connected by a network of winding roads including Konnarock Rd and Laurel Valley Rd.

The presence of Balsam Mountain and Pine Mountain underscores the area's significance for forest management and local geography, while numerous drainage systems like Big Laurel Cr and Helton Cr carve the terrain. For researchers, the map provides precise locations for remote landmarks such as the Old Orchard Shelter and Buzzard Rock, alongside family-named features like Daves Ridge and Plummer Ridge.