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2016 Map of Wise

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Wise
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Univ of Virginia's Coll at Wise serves as a central landmark for this part of the Appalachian plateau, where the landscape transitions from the developed corridors of Wise and Norton into the protected acreage of the Jefferson National Forest. This 2016 survey documents the complex topography of the Tennessee Valley Divide, with numerous drainages like Sepulcher Cr and Guest River carving through the high ridges. The map reveals a dense network of family-named cemeteries such as Glamorgan Cem, Hillman Cem, and Stallard Cem, providing a deep genealogical record of the region’s long-standing residents.

Water management and infrastructure are evident through the presence of Lake Wise, Bear Creek Reservoir, and the Lonesome Pine Airport. South of the Norton and Ramsey corridor, the terrain rises sharply toward Stone Mountain and Big Flat Top, where the forest service roads navigate the high peaks. This edition provides a detailed look at the interface between academic, municipal, and federal lands in southwest Virginia.