2016 Map of Jordan Mines

About this map

Jordan Mines and the surrounding mountain ridges define this corridor along the Alleghany, Botetourt, and Craig County borders. The map documents a landscape deeply shaped by extractive history and water management, visible in place names like Incline Hollow and the southeastern settlement of Lignite. The drainage systems of Potts Creek and Barbours Cr dictate the local geography, winding between prominent peaks such as Peters Mountain and the Rich Patch Mountains. Large portions of the terrain are protected within the George Washington National Forest and Jefferson National Forest, preserving unique geologic features like The Sinks and the natural upwelling at Boiling Spring. This survey provides a modern view of rural Virginia, where secondary roads like State Rte 617 connect small communities and high-elevation flats like Bowyer Flat and Kimberlin Flat.