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1962 Map of Strom

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Strom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The sharp bends of Craig Creek and Patterson Creek dictate the settlement patterns of this mountain valley during the early 1960s. These waterways carve through the terrain between Rich Patch Mountain and Patterson Mountain, creating small pockets for communities like Silent Dell, Surber, and Horton. The presence of Grace Furnace (Ruins) and the Roaring Run Furnace Roadside Park points to the area's industrial past, while several scattered cemeteries like King Memorial Cem and Humphries Cem serve as vital records for local genealogists.

Public lands of the George Washington National Forest and Jefferson National Forest cover the higher elevations, including named peaks such as Montgomery Knob and Iron Ore Knob. Transportation is limited to narrow valley roads and a notable pipeline corridor crossing the northern ridges, reflecting a landscape where the natural geography of the Alleghany Co Botetourt Co Mountain remains the dominant force.