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1968 Map of Bath Alum

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Bath Alum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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Cowpasture River meanders through the central valley of this 1968 survey, flanked by the high ridges of Warm Springs Mountain and Tower Hill Mountain. This portion of the George Washington National Forest showcases a landscape defined by sharp topographical contrasts and isolated Appalachian settlements. The community of Bath Alum serves as a local hub near a landing strip, while smaller locales like McClung are marked by traditional landmarks such as Woodland Ch and nearby Cem plots.

Evidence of recreational and religious life in the late 1960s is scattered across the hollows, from Camp Karnata along the river to Westminster Chapel and Windy Cove Ch. Numerous family-named features like McClung Ridge and Dickenson Ridges suggest deep ancestral ties to the land. The presence of several Jeep Trails and narrow drafts such as Wide Draft and Proctor Draft highlights the area's dependence on rugged forest access roads for timbering or local travel.