2019 Map of Willis

About this map

Mabry Mill and its associated Mabry Mill Pond anchor the southeastern corner of this landscape where the Floyd and Patrick County line meets. The terrain is defined by a dense network of high ridges and narrow creek valleys, including Buffalo Mtn and Slate Mtn. These peaks divide numerous watercourses such as Burks Fork and Laurel Fork, which carve through the highlands. Small settlements like Willis and Union are connected by a web of winding roads, including Willis Mill Rd NW and Union School Rd SW, reflecting the area's rural development pattern. The presence of the Blue Ridge Parkway winding through Rock Castle Gap and the Shelor Cem provides specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians documenting the habitation of this portion of the Blue Ridge Mountains.