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2011 Map of Forest Hill

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Forest Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Greenbrier River carves a dramatic path through the northern landscape of this region, creating the notable Stony Creek Gorge before meeting the larger New River at the western edge. This 2011 survey captures a rural stretch of Summers County defined by scattered settlements and riverfront activity, including Camp Lightfoot and Camp Summers situated along the Greenbrier's banks. The settlement patterns follow the winding creek valleys and ridges, with Forest Hill and Indian Mills serving as central hubs, each still maintaining their respective post offices at this time.

Genealogists and local historians can find specifically named landmarks such as Huffman Cemetery near Buck and family-named roads that suggest long-standing land tracts. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the alluvial flats of Crumps Bottom and the drainage of Indian Creek, while the historic community of Red Sulphur Springs sits in the southeast corner. The terrain transitions from the high peaks of Wolf Creek Mountain down to the distinct hollows like Dickinson Hollow and Kate Hollow, reflecting the traditional Appalachian mountain-and-valley geography.