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2011 Map of Jordan Mines

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Jordan Mines and Boiling Spring anchor this mountainous section of Alleghany County, where the landscape is defined by deep hollows and high ridges. The terrain rises sharply to Morning Knob, which is capped by the Morning Knob Fire Lookout Tower, a site once critical for monitoring the surrounding national forest lands. Local water systems follow complex paths through the topography, including Blue Spring Run and the branching Barbours Creek.

Geological and family landmarks are preserved in labels like The Sinks, Moores Bottom, and Hickory Hill. The presence of Pond Lick Branch Dam and numerous named hollows such as Shanty Hollow and Incline Hollow suggests a history tied to land management and resource extraction. Road networks like The Grade and Crowder Hollow Rd provide a clear view of how residents and workers have historically navigated this high-relief environment.