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2019 Map of New Castle

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of New Castle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

New Castle serves as the focal point of this Craig County landscape, situated at the confluence of Johns Creek and Craig Creek. The town's historical and civic importance is anchored by the Craig County Courthouse, while the surrounding valley floor supports small settlements like Marshalltown and Virginia Mineral Springs. This terrain is defined by the sharp transition from the fertile Craig Creek Valley to the formidable slopes of Potts Mountain and Broad Run Mtn.

Federal land management is a dominant feature of the region, with the George Washington National Forest and Jefferson National Forest blanketing the ridges. Outdoor recreation and conservation are evident through the Fenwick Nature Walk and the Bald Mountain Horse Trail, which navigate the steep elevations between Rocky Knob and Bald Mtn. The map traces the intricate drainages of Barbours Creek and its many branches, illustrating the rugged geography that has shaped the human footprint in this part of the Virginia highlands.