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2016 Map of Nimrod Hall

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Nimrod Hall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

George Washington National Forest blankets the ridges of western Virginia in this modern topographic study, where the Cowpasture River carves a winding path through the mountain gaps. Small settlements like Millboro Springs and Nimrod Hall anchor the northern reaches of the sheet, while Copeland sits further south along the river valley. The landscape is defined by its deep hollows and prominent summits, including Mill Mtn and Beards Mtn, which rise sharply from the water's edge.

Local landmarks such as Mason Tunnel and the Orebank Trl suggest a history of resource extraction and transit through the gaps. The convergence of Mill Cr and the Cowpasture River creates a corridor for State Rte 42, which remains the primary artery connecting these high-country communities. The boundary markers for Bath, Rockbridge, and Alleghany counties meet here, highlighting the area's role as a geographic crossroads in the Allegheny Mountains.