2019 Map of Cripple Creek

About this map

The eponymous Cripple Creek flows through a valley defined by early iron manufacturing and rural mountain settlements. This 2019 survey captures the geographic legacy of the region's industrial past, notably at Eagle Furnace and Noble Furnace, where the proximity to limestone and timber supported the local iron trade. Smaller communities like Henley, Huddle, and Shiloh are interspersed among the ridges, while Davis Cem remains a primary genealogical point of interest along Davis Cemetery Rd. To the south, the landscape shifts abruptly into the densely forested slopes of the Jefferson National Forest. Landmarks such as Raven Cliff and the high peaks of Iron Mountain dominate the southern portion of the sheet, where the Virginia Highlands define the border between Wythe, Grayson, and Carroll Counties. This modern record preserves the exact location of gaps and hollows like Mikes Gap and Devils Den that have guided travel through these mountains for generations.