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1965 Map of Craig Springs

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Craig Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Potts Mountain and Sevenmile Mountain dominate this mid-century view of the Virginia and West Virginia borderlands. The landscape is defined by the extensive reaches of the Jefferson National Forest, where steep ridges and narrow hollows dictate the pattern of settlement. Local communities like Simmonsville and Craig Springs are positioned along the primary valley floors, supported by a network of small streams including Johns Creek and Sinking Creek.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the placement of rural institutions, such as the Maywood Sch and multiple houses of worship like Bethel Ch and Mt Carmel Ch. The presence of the County Farm Cem and Ross Cem provides specific points for tracing local family histories. These scattered landmarks, connected by trails and unimproved roads through Tucker Hollow and across Big Chestnut Ridge, reflect the enduring rural character of Craig County during this era.