2022 Map of Cedar Springs

About this map

Cedar Springs sits at the intersection of mountain ridges and watercourses where Smyth and Wythe counties meet. This survey shows the agricultural and recreational landscape of the modern era, anchored by the waters of Rural Retreat Lake and the long course of Cripple Creek. The map is characterized by a dense network of family-named gaps and hollows, including Scott Hollow and Dark Hollow, which define the local geography. Significant portions of the land are protected within the Jefferson National Forest, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds across the high ground of Glade Mountain. Genealogists will find several burial sites including Keesling Cemetery and Steffy Cemetery, while the presence of White Rock Furnace Road hints at the industrial heritage of this corner of the Blue Ridge.