2014 Map of Waiteville

About this map

The mountain valleys of Jefferson National Forest define the landscape here, where the state line between West Virginia and Virginia follows the high ridge of Potts Mountain. Within these corridors, small communities like Waiteville and Maggie serve as focal points for local history. The map records several family and community landmarks, including New Zion Cem near the upper reaches of S Fork Potts Cr and Taylor Cem further south. The drainage patterns of Johns Cr and its tributaries, such as Little Oregon Cr and Muddy Fork Br, illustrate the complex hydrology that dictated early road placements and farm locations. Distinctive names like Whiskey Hollow and Georges Cut Hollow suggest a colorful local narrative, while the presence of Schoolhouse Hollow and Ray Siding indicates the region's former reliance on localized education and rail-adjacent commerce.