2013 Map of Flat Gap

About this map

Flat Gap sits at a geographic crossroads on the Virginia-Kentucky border, where the headwaters of several major river systems diverge. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valleys of the N Fork Pound River and S Fork Pound River, which flow toward the North Fork of Pound Lake. To the south, the terrain shifts as the Guest River and the Powell River carve through the landscape, separated by the prominent Divide Ridge. This 2013 survey illustrates the area's transition into a recreation-focused corridor within the national forest, featuring established sites like the Cane Patch Campground and Bee Bottom Picnic Area. Significant landmarks such as Buck Knob Lookout and Indian Mountain define the high points of the ridgelines, while smaller communities like Dixiana, Dewey, and Lipps occupy the lower gaps and river bends.