Big Walker Mountain Explained

Big Walker Mountain is a mountain ridge in the Appalachian Mountains of the western part of the U.S. state of Virginia. Walker's Creek flows along the northern foot of the mountain.[1] The mountain is named after explorer Thomas Walker who passed through the area in 1749.[2] Interstate 77 passes through the mountain through the Big Walker Mountain Tunnel.[3]

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37.0453°N -81.2292°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Proceedings, American Philosophical Society (vol. 24, 1887) . American Philosophical Society . 9781422373668 . 19 April 2023.
  2. Book: Bolbert . Judy . Virginia Off the Beaten Path® . 26 August 2019 . Globe Pequot . 9781493042661 . 19 April 2023.
  3. News: Oliver . Lance . Peak Experience . April 2003 . 19 April 2023 . American Motorcyclist.

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