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2016 Map of Fort Spring

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Fort Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Greenbrier River carves a deep path through the West Virginia landscape here, defining the boundary between Greenbrier and Monroe counties. This area is marked by significant historical engineering along the river corridor, including the Fort Spring Tunnel, Manns Tunnel, and Second Creek Tunnel. These rail passages reflect the region's historical reliance on rugged transportation networks. Local industry and social hubs are anchored by landmarks like Hokes Mill and the Hokes Mill Covered Bridge, along with the neighboring Nickells Mill.

Settlement patterns follow the high ground and river bends, with small communities such as Fort Spring, Sinks Grove, and Pickaway connected by a network of rural roads. Genealogists can find localized history at the Mount Vernon United Methodist Church Cem and Lincoln Cem. The terrain is characterized by high points like Muddy Creek Mtn and Bickett Knob, which overlook the complex drainage of Muddy Creek and Second Creek.