1930 Map of Warm Springs Run

About this map

Jackson River carves a path through the steep terrain of Bath County, anchoring a landscape where narrow valleys dictate the pattern of human settlement. This 1930 advance sheet, surveyed by Albert Pike and his team, shows the rural communities of Thomastown and Mitchelltown tucked into the lower elevations between massive ridges. The presence of Thomastown Sch, Mt Home Ch, and Chalybeate Run Ch reflects the social infrastructure of these mountain enclaves during the early twentieth century. Extensive drainage systems including Cowardin Run, Jerry Run, and Warm Springs Run create the complex topography that defines the region, while landmarks like State Mountain and Mare Mountain rise sharply above the river. The map provides an intricate look at the roadway and trail network connecting the high ridges of Mountain Grove to the thermal waters of Hot Springs.