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2013 Map of Cripple Creek

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Cripple Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Raven Cliff Furnace and Eagle Furnace stand as markers of the iron industry that once defined this corridor of Wythe County. The landscape is deeply carved by the winding course of Cripple Creek, which flows past the small communities of Shiloh and Huddle. This 2013 survey illustrates a rural Appalachian environment where historic industrial sites are situated alongside recreational spaces like Raven Cliff Campground and Raven Cliff Horse Camp.

Elevations vary significantly across the quadrangle, from the heights of Henley Mountain and Ewing Mountain to the low drainage of Francis Mill Creek. Researchers of the area's genealogy can trace old routes such as Davis Cemetery Rd and Sheffey Town Rd, which connect the scattered settlements. The presence of Noble Furnace near the western edge further emphasizes the concentrated historical mining and smelting activity along the creek's banks.