2011 Map of Burnsville

About this map

The Jackson River carves a deep path through this Appalachian landscape, serving as a focal point for early 21st-century settlement and topography in Bath County. The map details a series of high ridges and narrow valleys, including Piney Ridge and Wilson Mountain, which dictate the placement of communities like Burnsville and Bolar. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local burial grounds, such as Big Valley Cemetery, Stony Run Cemetery, and Cleek Cemetery, which are often the primary remaining markers of family history in these rural corridors. Notable landmarks like the Duncan Knob Lookout on Duncan Ridge offer a glimpse into the forest management and observation network of the era. The presence of place names like Stillhouse Hollow and Pritt Hollow suggests a landscape deeply connected to local tradition and historical resource use, while Bolar Spring indicates the importance of natural water sources to the region's development.