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2022 Map of Craig Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Jefferson National Forest dominates this section of the Alleghany Mountains, where the state boundary separates Monroe County and West Virginia from Virginia. The landscape is defined by long, parallel ridges like Johns Creek Mtn and Sinking Creek Mtn, which frame the agricultural valleys and small settlements of Simmonsville and Craig Springs. The area is notable for its concentration of family burial grounds, including the Huffman Cem, McGuire Cem, and Ballard Huffman Family Cem, offering significant detail for genealogical research in this rural pocket.

Water plays a central role in the topography, with Johns Creek and Sinking Cr cutting through the valleys, supported by numerous smaller runs like Gravel Hill Br and Adaline Br. Along the eastern edge, the Appalachian National Scenic Trl traverses the high ground of the ridge, while the historical Valley Mill and the Craig Healing Springs Christian Church mark the community centers of the lower elevations. This survey provides a precise view of the mountain terrain and the persistent rural layout of the region.