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2013 Map of Jordan Mines

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Jordan Mines
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Jordan Mines and the surrounding Alleghany County landscape are defined by a complex network of ridges and hollows drained by Potts Cr and its many tributaries. This 2013 survey illustrates a region where industrial history and natural features intersect, from the high elevation of Morning Knob—site of the Morning Knob Fire Lookout Tower—to the lower flats of Moores Bottom and The Sinks. The map highlights several localized settlements including Boiling Spring and Clifdale, which are linked by narrow mountain roads like Crowder Hollow Rd and The Grade.

Water management and natural drainage are central to the terrain, evidenced by the Pond Lick Branch Reservoir and named runs such as Blue Spring Run and Cast Steel Run. Landforms like Cowbone Ridge and Little Mountain frame the valley floors, providing a clear picture of the area's topographic character. This record is particularly useful for identifying family-named landmarks such as Nicholls Knob and Bowyer Flat.