2014 Map of Gap Mills

About this map

Gap Mills and the surrounding Sweet Springs Valley are central to this 2014 survey of Monroe County. The landscape is defined by the high ridges of Peters Mtn and Gap Mtn, which frame a network of agricultural valleys and small unincorporated settlements. Genealogists can locate several named communities, including Crimson Springs, Hollywood, Keenan, and Hillsdale. The mapping reflects a region tied to its geography, where narrow roads like Dropping Lick-Zenith Rd wind between the springs and creeks that feed the watershed. Notable landmarks include the Gap Mills Cem and the Hanging Rock Lookout Tower perched atop the mountain crest within the Jefferson National Forest. The presence of the Gap Mills Ruritan Memorial Bridge and several named springs, such as Turkey Creek Springs, highlights the importance of water resources and community infrastructure in this rural West Virginia corridor.