2016 Map of Rocky Gap

About this map

Rocky Gap and the surrounding highlands of the Jefferson National Forest define this corner of the Appalachian landscape. The terrain is marked by high ridges like Rich Mtn and Wolf Creek Mtn, which funnel development into narrow valleys along Wolf Creek and Kimberling Cr. In the south, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds across Brushy Mtn, passing near the small community of Point Pleasant. Local history is preserved in the valley floors at sites like Hoges Chapel Methodist Cem and the Tuggle Cem. The distribution of settlements such as Kimberling and Pumpkin Center reflects a long-standing reliance on the creek bottoms for transport and agriculture, while the gap itself remains a vital corridor for travel between the ridges of southwest Virginia.