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2022 Map of Cripple Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Iron production and rural mountain settlements define this stretch of the Virginia Highlands where the borders of Wythe, Carroll, and Grayson counties meet. The namesake Cripple Creek flows through the center of the quadrangle, passing industrial remnants like Eagle Furnace and Noble Furnace. These sites, along with the nearby community of Shiloh, point to a history of resource extraction and processing along the creek's banks. To the north, the landscape rises toward Henley Mtn and Swecker Mtn, sheltering the small hamlets of Henley and Huddle.

Within the Jefferson National Forest, the terrain becomes increasingly complex with features like Devils Den and Raven Cliff overlooking the valley. Local genealogists may find interest in Davis Cem near Davis Cemetery Rd, or trace the old road networks such as Umberger Hill Rd and Old School Rd. The presence of Powder Mill Br and Mill Br further suggests the early mechanical industry that once supported these Appalachian hollows.