2016 Map of Mountain Grove

About this map

Mountain Grove and Rimel anchor this high-elevation landscape along the border of Virginia and West Virginia, where the Monongahela National Forest and George Washington National Forest meet. The terrain is defined by the sharp ridges of the Allegheny Mountains and Meadow Creek Mtn, with the Jackson River and Back Creek carving deep drainage patterns through the valleys. The map reveals a complex network of forest trails and hollows, many bearing names that suggest 19th-century settlement or land use, such as Schoolhouse Hollow, Ash Cabin Hollow, and Vance Lick Hollow. This 2016 survey provides a clear view of how modern boundaries and forest roads like State Rte 600 follow the natural contours of the gaps and drafts, particularly around Ryder Gap and the passage at McClintic Bridge.