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2019 Map of Gap Mills

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Gap Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The mountain gap at Gap Mills serves as a natural corridor through the ridges of Monroe County, where the southern reaches of the Jefferson National Forest meet several small agricultural settlements. The landscape is defined by the massive spine of Peters Mtn and the corresponding Eads Ridge, creating a valley pattern where water sources like Second Creek Spring and Gap Mills Spring provided the necessary resources for early farmsteads. To the southwest, the community of Crimson Springs sits near Turkey Creek Spring, illustrating the historical importance of these natural springs to the region's development.

Rural infrastructure is well-documented, from the Gap Mills Cem to the Gap Mills Ruritan Memorial Bridge spanning Dry Run. The network of secondary roads, such as Hollywood Rd and Hillsdale Rd, connects scattered hamlets like Hollywood and Hillsdale through the drafts and hollows. This survey provides a clear view of the complex terrain, including the steep ascent to Hanging Rock and the high points of Cove Mtn and Elk Knob.