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1968 Map of Willis

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Willis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Willis sits at the heart of this late-1960s topographic study, surrounded by the high ridges and deep drainages of the Blue Ridge mountains. The landscape is defined by the massive presence of Buffalo Mtn, topped with its Buffalo Mtn Lookout Tower, and the prominent spine of Buffalo Ridge. Cultural life is marked by numerous rural congregations, including Blue Ridge Ch, Union Ch, and Skyline Ch, reflecting the dispersed nature of these upland communities.

Along the southeastern margin, the Blue Ridge Parkway winds through the Rocky Knob Recreation Area, providing access to landmark sites like Mabry Mill and Rock Castle Gap. The map captures a transition point between the upland plateau and the steeper descents of the Floyd and Patrick County border, where waters like Burks Fork and the West Fork Little River begin their course through the mountain terrain.