2016 Map of Hayters Gap

About this map

Hayters Gap serves as a critical mountain pass through the high ridges of the Jefferson National Forest, marking the boundary where Russell Co meets Washington Co. This region is defined by the steep slopes of Rich Mountain and Brumley Ridge, with drainage flowing into the North Fork Holston River. Settlement patterns follow the winding path of Rich Valley Road, where local history is anchored by rural communities like Shortsville, Glenford, and Lindell. The landscape is dotted with legacies of early industry and family heritage, seen in landmarks such as White Mill and Giesley Mill, alongside several historic burial grounds including McCray Chapel Cem and the Thompson Cemetery. The map detail preserves the network of hollows and gaps, from Johnson Hollow to Price Gap, that have shaped transit and commerce in this corner of the Clinch Mountain range.