1960s Maps of Ashe County, North Carolina

1. 1962 Map of Winston-Salem

   

   1962 Winston-Salem

   1962 Print · USGS

   The North Carolina Piedmont meets the Virginia highlands in the early sixties, showing the rail corridors and mountain gaps of the southern Appalachians. Researchers can trace the Blue Ridge Parkway or locate family sites near Winston-Salem, Mount Airy, and Hanging Rock Mountain.

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4. 1966 Map of Todd, 1968 Print

   

   1966 Todd

   1968 Print · USGS

   Ashe and Watauga counties are shown here in the mid-1960s, centered on the river-bend communities along the South Fork New River. Researchers can trace family sites near Todd, locate remote country churches like Bethany Ch, or follow the path of Railroad Grade Road.

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7. 1966 Map of Mouth of Wilson, 1968 Print

   

   1966 Mouth of Wilson

   1968 Print · USGS

   The borderlands of Virginia and North Carolina appear in the mid-1960s as a landscape of river bends and high knobs. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Chestnut Hill and Piney Creek, locating landmarks like Weavers Ford and Youngs Chapel.

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10. 1966 Map of Maple Springs, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Maple Springs

    1968 Print · USGS

    Wilkes and Watauga counties in the mid-sixties are shown as a network of ridge-top overlooks and creek-bed communities. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Mt Zion, Yellow Hill Ch, and the many cemeteries dotted along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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13. 1966 Map of Grassy Creek, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Grassy Creek

    1968 Print · USGS

    The North Carolina and Virginia state line bisects these Blue Ridge highlands in the mid-sixties, where the river bends around Walnut Hill. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Va-NC Sch, Greenwood Cem, and the community at Crumpler.

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16. 1966 Map of Warrensville, 1969 Print

    

    1966 Warrensville

    1969 Print · USGS

    Ashe County high country in the mid-1960s was a landscape of steep ridges and river-valley hamlets. Genealogists can trace family sites from Milam Cem to Ashley Chapel, or follow the Norfolk and Western Railway through Lansing and Warrensville.

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19. 1967 Map of Glendale Springs, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Glendale Springs

    1968 Print · USGS

    Ashe and Wilkes counties are shown here in the late sixties as the high country transitioned into a modern mountain community. Genealogists can trace family names and small congregations at Holy Trinity Ch, Othello, and Henson Cem.

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22. 1967 Map of Deep Gap, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Deep Gap

    1969 Print · USGS

    The Watauga County highlands in the late sixties are defined by the winding Blue Ridge Parkway and high-elevation settlements. Genealogists and historians can locate old mountain churches and schools like Fairview Ch, Parkway Sch, and Mt Paran Ch.

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25. 1968 Map of Jefferson, 1971 Print

    

    1968 Jefferson

    1971 Print · USGS

    The twin mountain towns of Jefferson and West Jefferson are shown in detail during the late 1960s. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Ashe Central Sch, Shatley Springs, and Friendship Ch among the river forks.

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28. 1968 Map of Laurel Springs, 1971 Print

    

    1968 Laurel Springs

    1971 Print · USGS

    Ashe and Alleghany Counties in the late sixties remain deeply rooted in the high country, where the South Fork New River winds through the hills. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near landmarks like Liberty Hill Ch, Laurel Springs Sch, and Peach Bottom Mountain.

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31. 1968 Map of Whitehead, 1971 Print

    

    1968 Whitehead

    1971 Print · USGS

    Alleghany County high country is shown here in the late sixties as the mountain landscape transitioned toward conservation and recreation. Genealogists and hikers can trace old homesites and mountain churches like Antioch Ch or explore the preserved Brinegar Cabin and Caudill Cabin.

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34. 1968 Map of Mc Grady, 1971 Print

    

    1968 Mc Grady

    1971 Print · USGS

    The Blue Ridge foothills of Wilkes County come into focus during the late sixties, showing a landscape of steep ridges and creek-side settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Halls Mills, Rock Springs Ch, and the Cane Creek Ch Cem.

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37. 1968 Map of Horse Gap, 1971 Print

    

    1968 Horse Gap

    1971 Print · USGS

    Wilkes and Ashe counties are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape of high ridges and deep mountain branches. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Antioch Church, Old Union Church, and the Union Township School.

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