2010 Map of Saint Thomas

About this map

Saint Thomas sits at the heart of this Franklin County landscape, where the valley floor meets the dramatic rise of the Appalachian ridges. This 2010 survey details the transition from the settled lowlands to the steeper elevations of Broad Mountain and Front Mountain. The map highlights historical industrial markers like Franklin Furnace and established communities such as Edenville and Sandy Hook. Significant water features, including Conodoguinet Creek and the Bear Valley Dam, illustrate the drainage patterns of the region, while numerous gaps like Cradle Gap and Hendrix Gap reveal the natural passages used to traverse the ridges. The settlement at Carlton Heights and landmarks like Parnell Knob provide specific points of interest for those studying the local topography and the evolution of the road network, from rural routes like Apple Way to the throughways connecting these mountain-shadowed towns.