2011 Map of Colfax

About this map

The Licking River carves a winding path through this corner of Bath County, anchoring a landscape defined by small rural settlements and a history of local industry. Along the southern corridor, the map reveals the intersection of transportation and mineral resources, notably at the Ore Mines near Shrout and the Colfax Oil Pool to the east. The presence of Whickliffe Forge Slate Valley and the Prickley Ash Bridge near Slate Creek suggests a legacy of early metalworking and creek-side development. Genealogists will find a dense concentration of family and community burial grounds, including the Old Virginia Cemetery, Goodpaster Cemetery, and Slaty Point Cemetery. From the northern hamlets of Grange City and Stringtown to the southern reach of Polksville, the map preserves the mid-century road network and the enduring topographical landmarks like Devils Nose and Flood Mountain.