2016 Map of Oriskany

About this map

Fincastle serves as a primary reference point in this corner of the Commonwealth, where the Appalachian topography dictates the layout of mountain roads and valley settlements. The landscape is defined by the high ridges of Patterson Mtn and Caldwell Mtn, with much of the interior protected within the Jefferson National Forest. For genealogists, the map is particularly useful for locating small, family-named burial sites including McAlester Cem, Anderson Cem, and Tucker Cem situated along the winding drainage of Craig Creek. Natural water sources like Sulphur Spring and Woodville Spring punctuate the valleys near Howell Mills, while the boundary between Botetourt Co and Craig Co follows the prominent crest of Sulphur Ridge. The network of backroads such as Old Fincastle Rd and White Church Rd traces the historical path of rural development through Flatwoods and the surrounding hollows.