2022 Map of Willis

About this map

Buffalo Mountain and the surrounding high ridges of the Blue Ridge define the landscape of this portion of Floyd and Patrick counties. The winding corridor of the Blue Ridge Parkway travels the southern ridges, providing access to landmarks like the Mabry Mill Pond and the headwaters of Rock Castle Cr. Local history is preserved in sites such as the Shelor Cem, while the agrarian and early industrial roots of the region are reflected in roads like Willis Mill Rd NW. A complex network of drainage basins is visible, with the W Fork Little River and numerous forks like Burks Fork and Greasy Cr carving through the steep topography. This modern survey illustrates how the natural terrain and historic travel routes continue to shape settlement patterns near the county line.