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2022 Map of Rocky Gap

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Rocky Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Rocky Gap sits at a strategic mountain pass where Wolf Creek and Clear Fork converge, marking a significant crossroads in the Appalachian landscape of Bland County. This 2022 survey details a region defined by steep ridges and narrow valleys, where small settlements like South Gap and Pumpkin Center are tucked between the massive slopes of Wolf Creek Mtn and Buckhorn Mtn. The map reveals a network of water-carved gaps and hollows, including Dalton Hollow Dr and Mire Br, which have historically dictated the layout of local roads and communities.

Large portions of the terrain fall within the Jefferson National Forest, providing a protected backdrop for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail as it winds across Brushy Mtn. For those researching local families, the inclusion of Tuggle Cem near the northern gap and Hoges Chapel Cem by Point Pleasant provides specific points of interest for genealogical study. The presence of Kimberling Springs and numerous forks of Kimberling Cr further emphasize the complex hydrology that continues to shape this section of southwest Virginia.