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1946 Map of Warm Springs

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Warm Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Warm Springs and Hot Springs anchor the eastern slopes of this mid-century survey, revealing the established thermal resort landscape of Bath County. The terrain is dominated by the parallel ridges of Allegheny Mountain and Warm Springs Mountain, with much of the land protected within the George Washington National Forest. Between these heights, the Jackson River and Back Creek carve deep valleys that support small agricultural settlements like Mountain Grove and Bacova.

Genealogical details are abundant, particularly in the placement of rural landmarks such as Zion Hill Ch, Chimney Run Ch, and the Moclintic Bridge. The map captures the trans-border connectivity between Virginia and West Virginia, showing the transition from the high ridges of Marlinton Mountain in the west toward the valley floor. Transportation routes like U.S. 220 and various mountain gaps, including Ryder Gap and The Gap, illustrate the historic passage points through this complex Appalachian topography.