2022 Map of Mouth of Wilson

About this map

Mouth of Wilson and the surrounding borderlands of Grayson County, Virginia, and Ashe and Alleghany Counties, North Carolina, are defined by the winding course of the New River. This map shows the confluence where the North Fork New River and South Fork New River meet at Jacks Bottom, a critical geographic junction in the High Country. The landscape is dotted with small rural communities and family-centered landmarks, such as Oak Hill and Piney Creek. Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites throughout the river valleys, including Gold Hill Cem, Potato Creek Cem, and Fox Union Cem. The rugged terrain is punctuated by high points like Grassy Knob and Fox Knob, while the spiritual life of the area is represented by institutions such as Young Chapel Baptist Church and Mount Zion Ch. The road network reflects the difficult topography, with routes like NC 1309 and State RD 1317 following the natural contours of the ridges and creeks.