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2011 Map of Clifton Forge

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Clifton Forge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Clifton Forge sits at a critical rail and river junction where the Jackson River and James River converge, anchored by the infrastructure of the CSX railroad. This 2011 survey documents the town’s industrial and civic footprint, including the Clifton Forge Post Office and the Robert E Craft Memorial Bridge. The surrounding terrain is defined by dramatic gaps and ridges, such as Rainbow Gap and McGraw Gap, which shaped the transport corridors of the region.

Evidence of earlier industry and settlement remains on the landscape, notably at Callie Furnace and the small communities of Iron Gate and Glen Wilton. For genealogists, the map identifies several local burial grounds, including Oakland Cemetery, Walton Memorial Cemetery, and Crown Hill Cemetery. The transition from river valley to upland is marked by features like Soldiers Retreat Valley and the Clifton Forge Reservoir, illustrating how the geography of Alleghany County dictated both commerce and utility.