2019 Map of Rocky Gap

About this map

Rocky Gap serves as a critical mountain pass where Wolf Creek and Laurel Cr converge, shaping the valley floor around modern transit corridors. This 2019 survey documents the enduring settlement patterns of Bland County, from the namesake gap to the rural clusters of Kimberling and Point Pleasant. The terrain is dominated by the ridges of the Jefferson National Forest, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the southern reaches of the map. Genealogists will find several burial sites noted, including Toggle Cem and Hoges Chapel Cem, alongside landmarks of the area's agricultural and industrial past such as Helveys Mill and the Helvey Mill Shelter. The complex drainage network of N Fork Kimberling Cr and Sulphur Spring Fork illustrates the steep topography that has long channeled travel and habitation along specific valley roads like State Rte 612.