2016 Map of Craig Springs

About this map

Potts Mountain and Johns Creek Mtn dominate the landscape of this region along the Virginia and West Virginia border, where the Jefferson National Forest spans much of the high ground. The drainage patterns of Sinking Creek and Johns Creek define the habitable valleys, which are punctuated by small rural settlements like Simmonsville, Valley Mill, and Craig Springs. This area showcases a classic Appalachian pattern of ridge-and-valley agriculture and timber land, with the Appalachian National Scenic Trail traversing Sinking Creek Mtn in the southeast. Genealogists and local historians may find the County Farm Cem and Ross Cem of particular interest, as they sit near the traditional travel corridors of State Rte 658 and State Rte 632. Names like Arnolds Knob, Henry Soap Ridge, and Wildcat Ridge reflect a long history of local land naming conventions tied to prominent families and the physical environment.