1968 Map of Rocky Gap

About this map

Wolf Creek carves a path through the steep ridges of Bland County, anchoring the settlement of Rocky Gap where the water meets the base of Wolf Creek Mountain. This 1968 survey, revised in the late 1970s, illustrates a landscape defined by its gaps and narrow valleys. To the south, the community of Kimberling serves as a local hub near Salem Ch and the headwaters of Kimberling Creek. The map documents numerous family-centric landmarks such as Tuggle Cem and Hoges Chapel Cem, providing essential details for genealogists. Much of the central terrain is protected within the Jefferson National Forest, where features like Kimberling Springs and Sulphur Spring indicate the presence of natural mineral water sources that historically drew interest to this portion of the Appalachians. The transition from South Gap to Point Pleasant reveals a settlement pattern dictated entirely by the available level ground between Rich Mountain and Brushy Mountain.