2013 Map of Strom

About this map

Grace Furnace and the ruins of Roaring Run Furnace stand as markers of the early industrial history that once thrived in this corner of the Rich Patch Mountains. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Craig Cr, which flows past small settlements and crossroads like Parr, Hipes, and Strom. The presence of Iron Ore Knob and Lignite points to the mineral wealth that drew workers and settlers to these hollows, while locations such as Hooks Mill suggest the agrarian and mechanical roots of the local economy. From the high point at Montgomery Knob down to the crossing at Hollow Ford, the map details a terrain where every gap, such as Hays Gap, and creek branch shaped the movements of people and the placement of remote homesteads in Silent Dell and Surber.