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2022 Map of Clifton Forge

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Clifton Forge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Clifton Forge serves as the centerpiece of this Virginia mountain landscape, where the confluence of the Jackson River and the Cowpasture River forms the headwaters of the James River. The map details a high-density corridor of settlements including Selma, Cliftondale Park, and Iron Gate, all positioned along the narrow valley floors between the Rich Patch Mountains and Wilson Mtn. The transport network is particularly expressive here, with Railroad Ave and numerous state routes tracing the winding riverbanks through Rainbow Gap.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several established burial grounds, such as Mountain View Cem and the Oakland Grove Presbyterian Cem, alongside more secluded sites like Walton Memorial Church Cem. The rugged northern reaches are dominated by the George Washington National Forest, featuring a dense network of forest trails such as the McGraw Trl and Fore Mountain Trl, which lead toward the Clifton Forge Reservoir. This survey provides a contemporary perspective on the educational and residential growth near Dabney S Lancaster Community College.