2016 Map of Bath Alum

About this map

The Cowpasture River valley and its surrounding ridges dominate this 2016 survey of Bath County. The settlement at Bath Alum serves as a local focal point near the Bath Alum Airport and the recreational waters of Lake of the Pines. Much of the eastern and western terrain is protected within the George Washington National Forest, where steep ridges like Warm Springs Mtn and McClung Ridge define the landscape. This map documents a region characterized by numerous named hollows and drafts, such as Hickman Draft and Venable Hollow, which illustrate the complex drainage patterns of the Allegheny Mountains. The presence of Big Spring and the winding State Rte 629 through the McClung area highlights the long-standing transportation and water-resource patterns that have shaped the small communities in this part of Virginia.