2011 Map of Wise

About this map

Wise serves as a central hub in this Appalachian landscape, where the University of Virginia College Wise Campus stands as a prominent institution. The surrounding terrain is defined by a dense network of mountain ridges and narrow valleys, such as The Nettle Patch and Eagle Knob. Water management is evident through the Bear Creek Dam and Bear Creek Reservoir, while the Guest River and its many tributaries, including Machine Creek and Burns Creek, carve through the high country. Numerous family-named burial grounds like Stallard Cemetery and Skeen Cemetery are scattered throughout the hills, providing a detailed record of local genealogy. To the south, industrial and recreational landmarks such as the Eagle Rock Electrical Complex and Intermont Girl Scout Camp punctuate the more remote reaches of the county.